Manager (Community Nurturers), Youth Corps Singapore

What The Role Is

Be part of Youth Corps Singapore!

A division of the National Youth Council, Youth Corps Singapore (Youth Corps) champions youth volunteerism nationwide in Singapore, empowering and supporting young Singaporeans to ignite positive change and make impactful difference in society. We are a national movement of young people with strong espirit de corps and service ethos, harnessing the optimism of young people, the passion of community partners and the transformative power of service learning to serve and build cohesive and inclusive communities.

Join us to ignite positive change!

Youth Corps Singapore is seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to join the Community Nurturers team to foster youth volunteerism and social impact. This role plays a key part in sustaining youth engagement by re-engaging youth leaders and volunteers whilst cultivating a vibrant ecosystem of youth-led initiatives through strategic partnerships, cause-based and skills-based cluster networks, and skills-building programmes. You will empower and mentor youth volunteers, support ground-up initiatives, and oversee impactful community projects that align with national priorities, empowering socially conscious and active young citizens to effect meaningful change in the community.

What You Will Be Working On

You will gain experience and hone your skills through the following responsibilities:

Youth Re-engagement & Retention

• Curate and manage re-engagement touchpoints across the Youth Corps leader journey, including homecoming events, Open House showcases, and Commencement ceremonies, to sustain cohort identity and community belonging
• Collaborate with internal Youth Corps teams and relevant NYC divisions, as well as external organisations, to surface and create diverse volunteering and leadership opportunities that cater to the varied interests and availability of re-engaging youth leaders
• Track and monitor re-engagement metrics to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts, identify gaps in participation, and refine strategies to ensure leaders remain meaningfully connected to Youth Corps within a year of completing their first programme
• Oversee the Pay-It-Forward Award (PIFA), including evaluating and processing grant applications, as one avenue to re-engage Youth Corps leaders by supporting them to initiate and lead community projects
  
  Youth Corps Cluster Network Management
• Support the management of the Youth Corps Cluster Network through curating and executing the annual Rallying Force Retreat, fostering inter-cluster connections and collaborations, and facilitating knowledge exchange
• Plan and execute the annual Youth Corps Open House to raise awareness of Youth Corps, showcase Youth Corps Clusters and Affiliates, and re-engage leaders and volunteers
• Process and evaluate grant applications and closure reports under the Youth Corps Cluster Project Grant, ensuring timely disbursement and accountability of funds
• Lead and manage a Youth Corps Cluster, coordinate cluster events (e.g. Purple Parade) and provide guidance and mentorship to cluster youth
  
  Youth Corps Affiliate Scheme Management
• Oversee the Youth Corps Affiliate Scheme and drive strategies to strengthen partnerships, expand its reach and grow a vibrant Affiliate network
• Manage Youth Corps Affiliate Project grant applications, including evaluating proposals and guiding ground-up Affiliate groups in developing and delivering meaningful projects
• Facilitate and strengthen collaborations among Affiliates, Youth Corps Clusters and community partners to create synergies, expand volunteering opportunities and increase collective community impact
• Engage youth ground-up groups to raise awareness of the Youth Corps Affiliate Scheme, assess alignment and potential and onboard suitable groups as Affiliates
• Review the Youth Corps Affiliate Scheme periodically to assess its relevance and effectiveness, identify emerging needs and gaps and recommend enhancements to better support Affiliates and advance the scheme's objectives
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills
• Effective project management and coordination skills
• Ability to design youth-centric engagement programmes
• Knowledge of youth engagement and development, and working with the social sector and ground-up groups
  
  Personal Competencies:
• Good communication and writing skills with good command of English
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Enthusiastic about engaging and mentoring youth volunteers, with availability on weekday evenings and weekends
• Proactive and able to work independently
  
  Experience:
• Experience in youth development, community engagement, volunteer management, partnership and stakeholder management, and/or events and programmes management
• Background in youth development or community sector preferred
• Relevant experiences will be advantageous: Manager (1 to 3 years)