Intern - Volunteers & Outreach

The intern will support the Volunteers & Outreach Team in developing and delivering initiatives that engage the public and inspire greater understanding and action for marine conservation. The intern would work closely with the team across a range of workstreams, including volunteer engagement, development of marine-related programmes, events, campaigns and other engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Volunteers Management

• Assist in the coordination and engagement of various volunteer groups involved in marine conservation and public engagement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at growing and strengthening Singapore Oceanarium's volunteer community.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, briefing, deployment and engagement activities.
• Support the preparation of volunteer communication materials, briefing documents, schedules and other operational or admin resources.
• Support the team in collecting and organizing volunteer feedback and engagement initiatives to strengthen volunteer retention and participation.

Outreach Management

• Assist in the planning and execution of public outreach programmes, campaigns, events and other forms of community outreach activities.
• Support the development, planning and execution of outreach initiatives that promote literacy, conservation awareness and positive environmental action.
• Support the development of educational materials, interactive activities, engagement tools and other outreach resources for different audiences.
• Research marine conservation topics and translate relevant information into engaging and accessible public-facing content.
• Support initiatives designed to encourage audiences to take meaningful action for marine conservation.
• Identify and explore the potential of new and innovative approaches to engage different audiences.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent.
• Prior experience in volunteering, event support, education, outreach, community engagement or environmental initiatives would be useful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly to different audiences.
• Adaptable and hands-on, comfortable in supporting both planning and on-the-ground execution.
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, external partners and members of the public.
• Passion for wildlife conservation, biodiversity and connecting with people for advocacy.