Roles & Responsibilities
Location : Tampines / Woodlands Care Home
Job Purpose :
- Community relations are responsible for managing all community development initiatives throughout Vanguard. This role plans, develop and implement programs to promote community awareness.
Job Responsibilities :
Assist Community Engagement Executive (CEE) in conceptualizing communications strategies during CEE meetings and contribute ideas for internal Vanguard eventsLead or support to build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, grassroots, schools and volunteers as well as local community leadersAssist CEE in drafting written materials such as contributed articles and write-ups, CEO speeches, marketing materials and reports.Work with departments to develop communications / marketing collaterals when neededWork closely with the Senior / Centre Manager to develop / strategize engagement programs for residents / clients and promote awareness of Vanguard and its mission.Assist CEE in developing a comprehensive outreach plan and publicity strategy for VanguardParticipate in the research, writing, and presentation of proposals and reports where requiredLead and organize internal and or external events for VanguardTo track and report effectiveness of our outreach programmes and engagement activitiesVolunteer Management :
Work with various departments in Vanguard to manage / execute the volunteers’ framework for VanguardOversight and keeping track of Vanguard’s list of volunteersTo conduct briefings to volunteers at commencement of activitiesDevelop a feedback mechanism for the Volunteers who have served in VanguardAttend meetings relating to volunteer activities e.g. Volunteer Committee, Public Education, NCSS meetings relating to volunteers’ activitiesPlan regular Support Group meetings and Volunteer Get-Togethers, Volunteers’ Appreciation functions in conjunction with various departments in Vanguard which use volunteersDevelop relationships with the volunteers / or their organisations so that a sustainable pipeline of volunteers is created.Collaborate with other social service agencies to leverage volunteers poolManage regular reporting and tracking, and report metricsDonation management – Tracking and responding to donations received for the Home.Job Requirements :
A diploma in Mass Communications, or Journalism is preferredHave served a stint in a Charity or non-profit organisation, prior experience within the healthcare sector is preferredAbility to multitask and perform under pressureExcellent written and verbal communications skills. Proficiency in our National languages will be preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office and data presentationSavvy in design softwares and platforms such as Canva and PiktochartEye for details and meticulous in planning of events from start to the endProven capability to drive strategic PR campaigns to achieve measurable results.Can-do positive attitude, with interest to engage the elderlyPeople-centric and possess sound EQ to work with various levels within the clinical and rehab settingCustomer service-focused attitude and approach and have a pleasant personalityAbout 2 to 3 years' experience in public relations agency, events company, corporate communications environment or journalism is preferredCandidate must complete Covid 19 vaccination.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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Microsoft Office
Community Management
Canva
Event Management
Pressure
Publicity
Writing
Community Engagement
Volunteer Management
Team Player
Community Development
Corporate Communications