[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

• Develop and implement integrated programming strategies for WGS in support of the Assistant Director, ensuring a diverse and inclusive range of community programmes that cater to residents' varied needs and interests to widen outreach and deepen community participation.

• Coordinate with the WGS Programmes Advisory Committee, PA MESRA, and relevant PA divisions to plan and deliver national-level heritage and cultural programmes hosted at WGS, ensuring alignment with PA's community-building objectives.

• Collaborate with Geylang Serai Community Club and co-located partners (CLPs) to co-develop complementary local programmes, avoiding duplication and maximising synergy across WGS facilities.

• Plan and organise marquee Malay cultural events at WGS — such as the Hari Raya Bazaar, Bulan Bahasa, and arts events — to promote cultural awareness and strengthen community bonds in the Geylang Serai precinct.

• Engage Marine Parade GRC grassroots organisations and external stakeholders to co-create community programmes that leverage WGS's integrated facilities and serve diverse resident segments.

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of volunteers in partnership roles, ensuring high levels of community involvement and minority-group participation in WGS programmes.

• Supervise and guide the Manager (Integrated Programming) in day-to-day programme planning and execution, ensuring quality delivery and timely completion of workplan commitments.

• Monitor programme outcomes and prepare progress reports for the Assistant Director to support evidence-based planning and continuous improvement of WGS's programming portfolio.

[What we are looking for]

Minimum -          At least 2 to 5 years of working experience in management position.

Desired -             Above criteria or at least 5 years of relevant experience in community programming, partnership management, events management, or grassroots work, with some supervisory experience.

Skills

• Strong programme planning and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage volunteers and build community partnerships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Malay.
• Willingness to work on weekday evenings and weekends in support of community events.
• Familiarity with the Malay community, cultural landscape, and heritage programmes relevant to the Geylang Serai precinct.
• Experience working with grassroots organisations, arts groups, or cultural networks.
• Proficiency in Malay to engage Malay-speaking community members and partners in the precinct.