If you’re passionate about supporting children and youth through community-driven work, 3Pumpkins offers a meaningful platform to make a lasting difference. Join our supportive and innovative team, where creativity, empathy, and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to shape and strengthen community care, fostering positive connections and providing crucial support to children and families in need. Be a part of our mission to co-create a happier and more inclusive community.
3Pumpkins and Tak Takut Kids Club ("TTKC")
3Pumpkins is a community arts and development organisation that envisions a happier and more inclusive society with strong human connections. We value collaborative approaches that are focused on strengthening self-esteem and social connections through a multi-disciplinary approach. 3Pumpkins was registered as a non-profit entity in 2019 and is now a registered charity since 2023.
TTKC is 3Pumpkins’ flagship project, a child-centric community development initiative that aspires to build safe and happy communities for children from vulnerable backgrounds to connect and thrive. The initiative piloted in Boon Lay in 2021, focused on bridging gaps in child-centric support and motivating children towards self-actualisation. Through a collaborative and adaptive approach that responds to the evolving strengths and challenges of local communities, TTKC meets children where they are and grows alongside them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as key programme planners and drivers of child-centric initiatives designed to enhance Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and numeracy outcomes.
- Facilitate engagements among children and residents, aligned with TTKC’s community work practices, to foster self-confidence and a sense of belonging through social learning and participatory approaches.
- Innovate new programmes and activities to meet evolving needs, ensuring children’s growth in areas such as SEL, numeracy, and life skills.
- Coordinate programme logistics with vendors, community members, families, and volunteers to ensure seamless execution.
- Collaborate with the team to identify areas for improvement in existing programmes and introduce creative solutions to boost programme effectiveness and impact.
Supporting Roles:
- Provide logistics support to the programmes of Tak Takut Kids Club, supervised by programme managers.
- Provide support to documentation of programmes and development, supervised by the Executive Director.
- Assist with 3Pumpkins’ projects and fundraising events.
What We Are Looking For:
- At least 2 years of experience in volunteering/community work, with a strong track record in supporting children and youth.
- Strong initiative in designing and leading child-centric activities aimed at improving SEL, numeracy, and life skills.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexibility and creativity in a dynamic community-focused environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to both individual and team goals.
Work Arrangement:
- 40 hour work week; including Saturdays
- Shift work is required: regular days are 9am to 6pm, while onsite days (at most 3 days a week) are 12pm to 9pm
- Flexible work arrangements open to be discussed
- A dynamic work environment that values creativity and collaboration
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $3500-$4000, with performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive medical benefits and mobile allowance
- Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, family care leave, and volunteering leave
- Opportunities for professional development and cross-sector learning
For interested applicants, please contact Imran at [email protected]
