Engagement Executive

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962. Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation. MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDs, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs’ lifespan. These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

Responsibilities

• Generate potential leads and establish partnerships in support of MINDS’ programmes and services, including but not limited to social enterprise, volunteering, donations/funding, and employment opportunities
• Engage, expand and cultivate network of volunteers to achieve broad-base support for MINDS’ events and activities:
• Conduct Interviews and sharing sessions for the purpose of recruiting new volunteers.
• Manage the onboarding and training programme for volunteers.
• Implement and facilitate the personal development plan and performance assessment of volunteers.
• Support in compiling data for Volunteer Management Report and updates for MINDS Movement Advisory Committee and the Board.
• Manage volunteers/members’ database and maintain regular communication with them via correspondence or networking sessions.
• Track volunteers’ and members’ activities database and types of contributions.
• Educate and empower VCs to support the recruitment and management of volunteers
• Build rapport and work closely with the VC Circle to support school/centre volunteer activities
• Support the conduct of VCs Meeting.
• Develop, use and review effectiveness of engagement resources (volunteer handbook, etc) and platforms (volunteers’ app, MINDS website, volunteer database, templates etc).
• Conceptualise and execute engagement activities including member engagement events.
• Generate potential leads in support of overall team efforts to grow philanthropic giving for MINDS.
• Support the team in all fundraising events/campaigns.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business / Marketing / Social Work & Community Development/ Mass Communications preferred.

Other Information

• At least 2 years of experience in volunteer or donor management, data management, events management or marketing communications.
• Excellent project management and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and relevant software.
• Experience in client servicing, statistical and impact reporting, and corporate pitching skills preferred.
• Experience in data management.
• Knowledge of WordPress would be advantageous.