We are looking for Retail & Events interns to join our team! You will be assisting the Retail & Events team in sourcing, planning and coordinating our workshops and events, all surrounding the theme of sustainability and eco-consciousness.
You will also assist with retail operations, including tracking inventory, managing e-commerce platform and fulfillment of online and corporate orders to support the causes of our amazing partners.
With plenty of real-life experience up for grabs, this opportunity will put you right in the heart of the bustling #socialenterprise scene. This role requires the candidate to be resourceful, independent and creative!
Main duties include:
1. Retail
- Including tracking inventory and fulfilment of online and corporate orders
- Managing our e-commerce platform, including creating and managing product listings
- Assist with customer enquiries and cashiering duties at the physical outlets
- Set up and maintain visual merchandising displays
- Writing blogposts and newsletters to spread awareness of various causes
2. Events
- Assist in event planning, execution and brainstorming
- Manage RSVP for guest list for events
- On-site set up and coordination with vendors/clients
- Administrative
- Assist in general operational and administrative tasks
3. Marketing
- Assist in photo and video shoots
- Assist in content creation and social media management
- Access to our paid Canva account to produce posters/signages
Requirements
- Passion for social and environmental causes
- Very pro-active and a multi-tasker
- High attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and drive results
- Team player who is resourceful and great with problem solving
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Other Information
- Commitment period 5-6 months
- 5-day work week, including one weekend
- Singapore Citizen or PR aged 17 to 25 years old
- Current student from ITE/ Polytechnics/ Autonomous Universities, or other educational institutions (e.g. private education institutions and overseas institutions) or currently in transition phase (e.g. awaiting for University) and keen in the social and community sector
This role is part of the NYC Youth Corps Community Internship (YCCI) programme, and will also include meaningful learning journeys, life-skills workshops and fun activities with other youths.
Vacancies are very limited, and intakes only run twice a year. Submit your application to register your interest and reserve a spot.
Please attach a cover letter with your application and tell us why you think you would be a great fit at The Social Space! Applications without a cover letter will be rejected immediately.
To apply, please send your resume (with past work experiences) + cover letter to hello@thesocialspace.co!
*Not sure what it's like? Go read and be inspired - past interns have shared their experiences in our Journal section.
