Events Intern
- Internship, onsite
- GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK SINGAPORE
- Central, Singapore
About UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS):
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability. As the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, we collaborate closely with companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Our mission is to support businesses in taking meaningful action to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, we promote the stewardship of sustainable business practices while advancing Singapore’s goal of becoming a regional hub for sustainable business.
We are an ambitious, dynamic, and collaborative team energised by our mission to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of businesses to help achieve the SDGs by 2030.
Position Summary
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Intern to support the development of UN GCNS strategic initiatives programs and projects, including the planning and end-to-end execution of strategic events.
The successful candidate will join an active UN Global Compact network that promotes corporate sustainability and responsible business in Singapore and the ASEAN region.
Responsibilities
- Assist full-time staff with day-to-day operations and event planning.
- Assist with speaker outreach to collect bios, content for speaker sessions, etc.
- Assist with stakeholder & vendor outreach to collect quotations, images, testimonials, etc.
- Answer incoming calls and assist in answering inquiries about Summit and Apex Awards.
- Support the administration for events and carry out follow-up tasks.
- Assist with tasks in the areas of programme marketing, event management, sponsorship and logistics as needed.
- Assist with drafting surveys, collecting and analyzing responses.
- help to conduct simple desktop research to support programmes for future events.
- Other tasks as assigned
Job Requirements
- Relevant work experience with related to sustainability, development or the environment would be an advantage, but not required.
- Experience in projects and events would be advantageous.
- Highly organised with strong analytical and planning skills.
- Goal-oriented with a mature disposition to take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Strong communicator (written and verbal); comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across different sectors, regions and seniority levels.
- Possess a positive work ethic and determination in achieving targets within tight deadlines with minimal supervision
- Accept occasional long and irregular hours
- Able to work within a small team dynamic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint required. Knowledge of design software would be an advantage
- Monthly allowance - $600 - $800
If you are interested in the role and would like us to learn more about you, please send in your CV to [email protected]
About UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS):
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability. As the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, we collaborate closely with companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Our mission is to support businesses in taking meaningful action to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, we promote the stewardship of sustainable business practices while advancing Singapore’s goal of becoming a regional hub for sustainable business.
We are an ambitious, dynamic, and collaborative team energised by our mission to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of businesses to help achieve the SDGs by 2030.
Position Summary
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Intern to support the development of UN GCNS strategic initiatives programs and projects, including the planning and end-to-end execution of strategic events.
The successful candidate will join an active UN Global Compact network that promotes corporate sustainability and responsible business in Singapore and the ASEAN region.
Responsibilities
- Assist full-time staff with day-to-day operations and event planning.
- Assist with speaker outreach to collect bios, content for speaker sessions, etc.
- Assist with stakeholder & vendor outreach to collect quotations, images, testimonials, etc.
- Answer incoming calls and assist in answering inquiries about Summit and Apex Awards.
- Support the administration for events and carry out follow-up tasks.
- Assist with tasks in the areas of programme marketing, event management, sponsorship and logistics as needed.
- Assist with drafting surveys, collecting and analyzing responses.
- help to conduct simple desktop research to support programmes for future events.
- Other tasks as assigned
Job Requirements
- Relevant work experience with related to sustainability, development or the environment would be an advantage, but not required.
- Experience in projects and events would be advantageous.
- Highly organised with strong analytical and planning skills.
- Goal-oriented with a mature disposition to take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Strong communicator (written and verbal); comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across different sectors, regions and seniority levels.
- Possess a positive work ethic and determination in achieving targets within tight deadlines with minimal supervision
- Accept occasional long and irregular hours
- Able to work within a small team dynamic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint required. Knowledge of design software would be an advantage
- Monthly allowance - $600 - $800
If you are interested in the role and would like us to learn more about you, please send in your CV to [email protected]