Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career in events management? PurpleForest Events invites passionate and dynamic individuals to join our 12-month Events Manager Traineeship programme, designed to provide hands-on experience in planning and executing professional conferences, seminars, award ceremonies, and special launch events for the government sector.
ABOUT THE TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME
- Established in 2022, our 2024 intake marks the 3rd batch of this exclusive programme.
- Open exclusively to fresh graduates, this traineeship has a proven track record, with successful trainees often offered full-time events manager contracts.
- Trainees collaborate with experienced managers to prepare and execute events, gaining valuable skills in liaising with 3rd party partners, corresponding with clients, and managing administrative tasks for event day execution.
- Successful trainees evolve into competent and highly sought-after event managers capable of handling significant government sector projects.
THE PURPLEFOREST WORK CULTURE
At PurpleForest Events, we cultivate a unique work culture characterised by small teams, flat hierarchies, and a commitment to excellence. Join us to experience short communication paths, pragmatic problem-solving, and exposure to various client accounts and event types. We prioritise building your knowledge, experience, and confidence, fostering personal and professional growth.
HOW DO TRAINEES ASSIST THE COMPANY
As an Events Manager Trainee, you play a crucial role in delivering seamless execution of events to meet and exceed client expectations. You play a crucial role in:
- Event Execution Excellence: Work with experienced managers to execute flawless events by liaising with 3rd party partners, ensuring services are secured, managing pre-event client correspondence.
- Administrative Expertise: Develop organisational skills by preparing administrative documents for event day use, including but not limited to registration collation, printing guest name badges, creating holding slides, drafting emcee scripts, and minute-by-minute administrative programmes etc.
- Client Engagement: Interact directly with government sector clients and international VIPs, ensuring client expectations are not only met but exceeded through meticulous planning and execution.
- Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience that allows you to evolve from an assistant role to a competent and confident event manager, capable of quoting, managing, and executing professional events for the government sector.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming ideas into reality and embody our company's mission.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Singapore citizenship currently residing in Singapore.
- Successfully completed a degree in 2023 or expected graduation in 2024, preferably in communications, marketing, project management, or hospitality.
- Fluent spoken and written English for effective communication with government sector clients and international VIPs.
- Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with productivity tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, etc. to facilitate working in-person at the office, remotely from event venue or at home.
- Strong commitment and the ability to work independently and remotely when required
HOW TO APPLY?
Craft your first impression by submitting a comprehensive application to [email protected]. In your cover letter, highlight your excitement for the events industry, explain your interest in PurpleForest, and showcase your written proficiency in English.
Include the following essential information:
- Earliest available start date.
- Reasons for leaving your last job (if applicable).
- Expected salary
Please ensure your application documents are complete.
Shortlisted candidates will receive an email invitation for an interview.
Join PurpleForest Events and embark on a transformative journey in events management. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of event managers!
