Senior Associate, Communications and Events
Reports to: Senior Manager, Communications
Full-time role based in Singapore (with occasional travel)
About Asia Philanthropy Circle Asia Philanthropy Circle (APC) is a community of philanthropists who believe Asia's toughest challenges are best solved together.
Founded in 2015 by philanthropists, for philanthropists, APC today brings together over 60 members across 13 markets who share a commitment to building a more just and sustainable Asia through collaborative philanthropy.
APC is a trusted peer space: a place to share openly, learn across contexts, and build joint initiatives that no single actor could achieve alone. Its diverse community spans generations, geographies, and interests-united by a belief in the power of collective action.
Members contribute across financial, knowledge, time, and human capital-supporting social innovation for the public good, strengthening Asia's philanthropy ecosystem, and championing collaborative responses to systemic challenges. APC is a registered charity headquartered in Singapore, with roots across Asia.
About the Role
We are looking for a driven, organized, and creative Senior Associate to join our team. This is a key delivery role-you will own the day-to-day operations of APC's communications channels, lead the end-to-end delivery of member engagement events, and provide essential support across programme communications, content production, and in upholding APC's reputation and credibility across the sector.
You will work closely with the Senior Manager, while supporting the broader team's communication needs, to ensure APC's voice is consistent and fresh, our members are well-informed and engaged, and our events consistently provide value and run smoothly. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, small-team environment and wants to grow their skills across the full spectrum of communications and events work.
We are looking for someone with strong communications and event management skills, who is passionate about learning and contributing to the philanthropy and social impact sector in Asia, and highly capable in multi-tasking, connecting the dots, and operating flexibly across ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
This is an exciting moment to join APC. As we step into our second decade-with new leadership, an evolving membership and philanthropy landscape, and greater ambition for a more just and sustainable Asia-you have the opportunity to actively shape what APC looks, sounds, and feels like for the years ahead.
This is a role for someone who finds meaning in building something, while keeping the boat steady as we navigate uncharted waters.
Key Responsibilities
1. Institutional Communications
- Own the development, production, and delivery of APC's newsletters to internal and external stakeholders (monthly and quarterly), with editorial direction from the Senior Manager
- Manage APC's social media presence, primarily on LinkedIn, including content planning, creation, scheduling, and engagement
- Maintain APC's overall event and marketing calendar
- Update and maintain APC's website content (with support from broader team), including liaising with technical vendors on maintenance and security issues
- Draft and disseminate ad-hoc member communications, announcements, and other unscheduled communications as needed
2. Events and Logistics
- Lead end-to-end management of APC's event invitation cycle, including copywriting, internal coordination, dissemination, and RSVP tracking-as well as supporting the preparation of related marketing and communication collaterals
- Lead or support the organization of smaller-scale events, including managing logistics, vendors and providing on-site support and coordination as needed.
- Support overall event ideation, curation, and programming with the team
3. Content Production and Programme Amplification
- Support production of thought leadership content, including formatting, proofreading, and coordinating with external partners and internal stakeholders
- Support development of programme collaterals, outreach materials, presentation decks, and other APC communication assets
- Lead or support the dissemination and amplification of published content across APC's channels
4. Brand and Administrative Support
- Ensure brand consistency across all communication outputs, in line with APC's brand guidelines, language standards, and SOPs
- Support coordination with external agencies and vendors under the guidance of the Senior Manager
- Assist with other related communications and administrative tasks as needed
Who We're Looking For
1. Experience and Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in communications or marketing, with experience in end-to-end event management, including ideation, logistics, vendor coordination, marketing, and programming support.
- Experience in the philanthropy, non-profit, or social impact sector is an advantage
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field-or equivalent working experience
2. Skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English (This is a writing- and production-heavy role). Additional Asian languages or regional experience, especially in Southeast Asia, is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency in digital tools and platforms, including:
- Social media management-particularly on LinkedIn
- Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- AI-literate, with the ability to integrate AI tools effectively into workflow to enhance productivity and quality
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a small and fast-paced, cross-functional team
- Basic familiarity with photo and video production/editing is a plus
3. About You:
- Independent, resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity
- Knowledgeable about regional affairs and the philanthropy and social impact ecosystem in Asia-or with a strong desire to learn-and able to apply the context and editorial judgment to content
- Creative, with a keen eye for design and visual communication, and the ability to translate ideas into clean, on-brand outputs
- Able to brief and manage external partners effectively (e.g. designers, agencies, consultants)
- Detail-oriented, without losing sight of strategic intent and larger objectives
- Thoughtful and responsible in the use of AI-bringing a strong editorial lens to ensure outputs are accurate, on-brand, and genuinely authored, even when AI-assisted. You see AI as a productivity tool, not a substitute for critical thinking, original voice, or ideas
- Genuinely interested in philanthropy, civil society, human development, or the social impact sector, with a desire for meaningful, impactful work
Why Work with Us What We Offer:
- A front-row seat to Asia's philanthropy ecosystem-the opportunity to work with leading philanthropists, family offices, and foundations across the region and globally
- A lean, collaborative team where your work and voice have direct, visible, and meaningful impact
- Opportunities to grow across communications, events, and strategic storytelling in a high-trust environment
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Apply
- Candidates interested in the position are invited to submit your CV, with a cover letter outlining your motivations to [Confidential Information]
- Include a portfolio of relevant work (up to 5 pieces). This may include copywriting samples, marketing materials, personal websites, event collaterals, press releases, social media content, or other design and written work that best demonstrates your capabilities.
- We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Please note this is a full-time role is based in Singapore. APC is not able to sponsor work permits for this position, and applicants should have the legal right to work in Singapore.
