Youth Programs Architect & Training Lead

National Youth Council Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Corps Singapore, a division of the National Youth Council Singapore, seeks dynamic individuals to champion youth volunteerism in Institutes of Higher Learning. The team builds capabilities of youth leaders to design and lead community service projects and to curate meaningful volunteering experiences for peers.

Join us to ignite positive change and help grow the national youth volunteerism movement across Singapore.

Qualifications

• Background and/or strong interest in community service, youth development, programme coordination, training and/or partners management
• Experience in partnership management with Social Service Agencies and IHLs
• Possess excellent communication and writing skills for development of training curriculum
• Competent in designing, facilitating and delivering training programmes with interactive and effective learning activities
• Ability to mentor and engage youth volunteers, including availability during weekday evenings and weekends
• Ability to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment with attributes of proactiveness, resourcefulness, self-motivation, curiosity and learning agility
• Proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in cross-functional teams within a dynamic environment
• Relevant experiences will be advantageous: Manager (1 to 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Programmes Design and Coordination - Oversee the design and content creation for Youth Corps programmes, whichever includes programme administration, planning and conducting activities and events to engage youth, as well as introducing them to the larger Youth Corps ecosystem. The candidate should also be able to advise on the use of training theories and tools (e.g. simulations, facilitation, role-play, volunteering framework etc.) for Youth Corps training modules.
• Training Programme Design, Coordination and Delivery - Develop, deliver and/or coordinate with training partners to design and implement skills development workshops aligned with Youth Corps objectives, for youths.
• Programme and Training Evaluation - Provide and analyse evaluative feedback on the programme and training to assess the effectiveness, with the overall objective of equipping the youths with the necessary skills to create sustainable community impact and sustaining their volunteerism beyond the programme.
• Evaluation Data Management - Manage the process of survey data collection and curate survey questions based on NYC key indicator outcomes. Guide team members in effective data collection and analysis practices.
• School Partners Engagement - Support and provide consultation to the schools in their engagement with community partners, stakeholders, and key resources in the sector as support for their service projects. Identify learning needs in collaboration with IHL partners to design and coordinate training programmes tailored for youth development.
• Community Partner Engagement - Collaborate with community partners to curate meaningful service opportunities suitable for youth volunteers that are impactful and sustainable in the community.
• Project Consultation - Provide consultation and mentor the youths in the design and delivery of their service project to create sustainable and impactful community service projects, ensuring alignment with community needs.

Job description

Youth Corps Singapore, a division of the National Youth Council Singapore, seeks dynamic individuals to champion youth volunteerism in Institutes of Higher Learning. The team builds capabilities of youth leaders to design and lead community service projects and to curate meaningful volunteering experiences for peers.

Join us to ignite positive change and help grow the national youth volunteerism movement across Singapore.