Social Change in Action – Event Coordinator

Social Change in Action is looking for an event coordinator to join the team. We are looking for an experienced, take charge professional with effective communication skills, and the ability to manage event planning, execution, administration and logistics. Experience in corporate, nonprofit or social event planning in Singapore is an added advantage. Below is the detailed job description with requirements.

Watch the 2012 event video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKWp2shyyfg 

Responsibilities

Working closely with the team to plan various aspects of the event such as:

• Recruiting relevant partners & ensure deliverables are fulfilled for the event. These deliverables include event planing, activity, handouts or any such item that has been agreed to/promised by the event partner.

• Coordinate with school teams & provide necessary details to ensure smooth participation on the day

• Work with the management team to design a theme for the event & plan activities accordingly.

• Securing prizes for the winners of contest pertaining to event

• Managing selection & recognition process for a contest associated with the event

• Organise judging process for school challenge & facilitate the judges in choosing the winners

• Marketing the event to various stakeholders

• Key liaison with exhibiting school teams, event partners, internal team, PR agency and sponsors.

• Supervising and managing all suppliers, partners and volunteers working on location

• Carryout all event logistics & coordination for the annual event ‘Be the Change Exposition’

• Additional administration duties and project work as directed.

• Execute & manage the event on the day.

• Follow the policy and procedure stated in the event manual and update if necessary. 

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma; work experience or project execution an added advantage

• Able to take "common-sense" initiatives and make sound judgements and decisions.

• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Interested in working in the social sector and interest in working with a social sector

• A passion for events and communication with an accurate eye for details.

• Ability to handle pressure, multi-task and work within tight schedules / deadlines.

• Calm, resourceful, independent and creative.

• Past event management experience in Singapore will be an added advantage