The Social Space is a multi-concept social enterprise that features a café and fair-trade retail space that all promote a greater awareness for sustainability, low-waste, conscious living and inclusive employment. We aim to raise the bar for the social enterprise industry in Singapore and inspire social-impact champions in all that we do so as to create an economy for good. We currently have 3 outlets at Kreta Ayer Road, DUO Galleria and Potong Pasir.
We are looking for Retail, Events & Marketing interns to join our team! You will be assisting the Retail & Marketing team in retail operations, sourcing, planning and coordinating our workshops and events, all surrounding the theme of sustainability and eco-consciousness.
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 extremely creative.
Main duties include:
1. Retail operations
a. Including tracking inventory and fulfilment of online and corporate orders
b. Managing our e-commerce platform, including creating and managing product listings
c. Assist with customer enquiries and cashiering duties at the physical outlets
d. Set up and maintain visual merchandising displays
2. Marketing
a. Assist in marketing and social media efforts to spread awareness on our own social mission, as well as the causes supporting by our amazing partners.
b. Helping to plan and create simple Instagram posts and reels
3. Events
a. Assist in event planning, execution and brainstorming
b. Manage RSVP for guest list for events
c. On-site set up and coordination with vendors/clients
4. Administrative
a. Assist in general administrative and data entry tasks
Requirements
· Singaporean or PR, aged 17-25 years old
· 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
This position is part of the NYC YouthCorps Community Internship Programme. Visit this link for more info: https://www.youthcorps.gov.sg/whats-new/youth-corps-community-internship
If you are keen to be a part of our team, drop us a note and let us know why you support our social & environmental cause, and why you think you'll be a good fit!
Applications without a cover letter will be rejected.