Careers
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Please email your detailed resume to hr@ymca.org.sg should you be interested to apply for any of the positions listed below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Preschool Trainee Educator (Work & Study – Diploma Sponsorship Programme)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and implement curriculum and programmes.
- Build stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
- Manage family and community programmes.
- Conduct routine caregiving to children between 18 months to 6 years old with supervision. Uplift professional practice by implementing appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and tools, and identifying areas for improvement to enhance work performance.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- No relevant experience is required.
- Must possess local qualification: GCE “O” Levels (5 credits) or Diploma from local polytechnic (with credit in GCE “O” Levels English).
- Passion for working with children.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Words, Excel and Powerpoint).
- On-the-job training will be provided.
Working Location Options: Bukit Batok / Bukit Panjang / Toa Payoh / Woodlands
Preschool Educator, Child Development Centre (English & Chinese Language)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the preparation of the classroom environment, including pre-activity set up. To ensure the classroom materials are of superior quality and adequate in supply.
- To manage children between 18 months to 6 years old, and provide high levels of interaction to promote critical thinking and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Supervise activities such as field visits and group discussions to stimulate children’ interest and broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.
- Prepare lesson plans in line with the curriculum developed according to MOE Curriculum Framework for Kindergartens to provide a range of experiences and social interactions.
- Able to demonstrate and use audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to class when necessary.
- Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to create new learning opportunities for children.
- Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to develop children’s developmental profile.
- Evaluate lessons conducted to determine what children know and are able to do, which will help in planning appropriate lessons to enhance children’s development and learning.
- Provide for the children when needed.
- Instruct children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care. Exhibit a sense of calm, consistency, grace and courtesy towards the children.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child. Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
- Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.
- Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate superior.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree/Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Teaching) – English Language or Chinese Language.
- At least 1 year of working experience in a related field is required for this position.
Working Location Options: Bukit Batok / Bukit Panjang / Toa Payoh / Woodlands
Cook cum Cleaner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained – with a particular focus on the kitchen, kitchen equipment, dining room / area / food storage areas and toilets.
- Ensure that raw food is prepared hygienically for cooking.
- Protect food from contamination (e.g. cover and store food properly, use disposable gloves, tongs, etc.).
- Guard against cross contamination of food (e.g. do not use the same knife to cut raw and cooked food / fruits; do not use the same cutting board to prepare cooked and raw food / store raw and cooked food separately in the refrigerator), etc.
- Dishes and utensils should be thoroughly washed and sterilised after every use.
- Be aware of signs of food spoilage (spoilt raw food – odour / slime / discolouration).
- Ensure that appliances are well maintained and stored after use.
- Ensure that receptacles / cleaning materials are replaced when dirty and worn.
- Maintain personal hygiene at all times.
- Adhere to maintenance schedule, e.g. cleaning of refrigerator / windows, etc.
- Comply with ECDA Health Checklist.
- Daily cleaning of toilets/floors and ensuring the safety of children when cleaning is in progress.
- Assist children with routine care when required.
- Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate superior.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 1 year of working experience in a related field.
- Preferably with Food Safety and Hygiene certificate.
Working Location Options: Bukit Batok / Bukit Panjang / Toa Payoh / Woodlands
Executive/Senior Executive, Community Engagement & Partnerships (Contract)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fundraising outreach & events management
- Co-develop and implement creative fundraising strategies with the CEP team.
- Ideate and propose innovative fundraising events.
- Ensure adherence to charity standards and governance in all fundraising activities.
- Plan and ensure seamless coordination and execution of fundraising events such as, but not limited to Charity Golf, Giving Gala etc.
- Analyse data to identify trends and measure campaign effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to optimise fundraising efforts.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage and interact with donors, vendors, committee members and board members to support fundraising strategies and campaigns.
- Provide regular updates and reports to management, committee and board members when necessary.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Corporate Communications team in developing compelling fundraising materials and campaigns.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in but not limited to Business Administration, Marketing, Public Relations will be useful. Diploma with proven experience relating to fundraising, donor development, or related fields within the nonprofit sector can be considered.
- A genuine passion for the organisation’s mission and values, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis and communicating trends through data-informed reports.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, collaborate and inspire diverse stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of legal requirements and governance related to fundraising in Singapore, including the Charities Act and regulatory guidelines issued by the Commissioner of Charities.
Casual, Admin Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform general clerical duties, including but not limited to, document preparations, digital file management and event scheduling.
- In charge of the preparation and submission of documents and reports in compliance with governmental funding requirements.
- Tracking and coordination of payments, travel-related arrangements, and fulfilment of requirements for projects closure.
- Process and creation of job codes, project codes, purchase orders, and sales orders on Navision system.
- Collaborate with team members to support office-wide initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in Office Administration are a plus.
- Proven experience in an administrative role or similar position.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility to work varying hours based on department needs.
- 2-3 day work week as needed.
Intern, YMCA – Robert Loh Social Service Internship
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Manager, International Service Programmes
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and connect assets to develop and sustain partnerships with overseas partners, to co-create and curate service-learning opportunities.
- Coach, mentor and assess student leaders, enabling the students to meet the learning objectives specific to the overseas service-learning experience.
- Guide the volunteers for each phase of the YEP journey and coordinate collaborations between the volunteers and overseas host partners.
- Design, develop and conduct risk assessment, and ascertain that the trips/environment are safe and conducive.
- Coach, manage and develop the ISP staff team, empower them to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
- Manage the administrative duties (data management, budget, procurement etc) generated in fulfillment of the scope stated above.
- Travel is expected.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in any related field from a recognized University
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience in youth engagement or community development
- Passion for working with students and community. Able to build rapport, motivate and inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong experience in asset-based approaches to Service-Learning and Community Engagement, Volunteer Management and Student Leadership Development.
- A resourceful team player with initiative and interpersonal skills, and ability to build partnerships and relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Able to work well with others in a deadline-driven team environment and manage multiple tasks.
- Experience in teaching, curriculum design and development will be an added advantage.
Senior Social Worker
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Network and partner with relevant stakeholders and organizations.
- Manage volunteers and provide supervision for volunteers and interns.
- Conduct analysis, develop and implements programmes and services to meet the needs of the community according to the direction of the organization.
- Oversee and maintain case work integrity and quality.
- Provide follow-up contact either by phone or in person with youth and families to offer support and assistance in accessing community resources.
- Liaise with schools, parents, volunteers and other agencies to provide the support young people and follow up where necessary.
- Refine reports and processes concerning new or on-going programmes and programmes effectiveness.
- Participate in cross-functional projects, research youth trends and other ad-hoc projects where necessary.
- Mentor and guide junior staff in case management, department oversight and organizational alignment where appropriate.
- Supervise coordination of group work interventions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Social Work with at least 5 years of experience in casework.
- Registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) is preferred.
- A passion for working with the youth-at-risk with high and complex needs.
- Experience with out-of-school youths and youths-at-risk is an advantage.
- A good team player with a pleasant personality and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to conduct individual and group intervention sessions.
- Manages time and workload in an often demanding environment and is driven to achieve set goals and tasks.
- Must be willing to travel to meet the clients/youths within appropriate scheduled times.
- A strong sense of ownership with accountability to relevant authorities is required.
Senior Executive, Strategy & Organisation Development
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support project management and implementation
- Execution of culture-promoting initiatives
- Follow-up with donor engagements and closing of donations prospecting
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience in culture building within an organisation
- Professional and positive engagements with internal and external stakeholders
- Systematic and organized, able to multi-task and oversee multiple timelines
- Effective translation of strategy to outcomes
- Timely and effective delivery of results
- Open to learning new domains of knowledge related to the project on hand
- Experienced in project management and people engagement
- Strong communication skills (able to speak / write clearly and succinctly)
- Strong accountability and independent worker
- Detailed and meticulous
- Resourceful and mature
- Adept in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Powerpoint);
- Experience using software applications such as Canva and/or having research/editorial experience would be an advantage
Executive/Senior Executive, Finance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Involved in the accounting function:
- Handling the accounting of transactions for student care centers
- Handling receipts and collections, posting of collections and sales
- Monitoring and providing reports for accounts receivables
- Bank reconciliations
- Ensure timely closing of the monthly and annual Financial Accounts, including preparation of supporting schedules.
- Manage Ad-Hoc projects as and when required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma and/or Degree in Accountancy or Finance
- At least 3 years’ experience in auditing/accounting.
- Knowledgeable in financial management reporting, analysis, budgeting and cash flow management.
- Mathematically inclined, good at interpreting facts and figures, and possess good judgement.
- Has patience to concentrate for long periods of time and able to perform work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organization skills, very neat and meticulous in work.
- Good presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- An innovative team player that is dynamic, self-motivated, pro-active, and results-oriented with the determination to succeed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in using Microsoft NAVISION will be an advantage.
Business Analyst, IT (Contract)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and collaborate with business stakeholders on the requirement gathering, gap and impact analysis process, working closely with department heads to identify system needs and optimize workflows.
- Create detailed documentation for As-Is and To-Be, including business requirements documents (BRDs), functional requirements documents (FRDs), and use cases.
- Design and implement solutions that enhance functionality and user experience in our key systems such as financial accounting, HR management, Student Management and CRM platforms.
- Manage projects related to the development and deployment of new software applications and enhancements to existing applications.
- Collaborate with IT team members and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of technology solutions.
- Provide ongoing support to users, ensuring effective deployment and proficient use of business application systems.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in business applications relevant to the non-profit sector.
- Collaborate with external vendors and service providers, ensuring adherence to service level agreements and fostering productive partnerships.
- Develop test plans and test cases based on the requirements and functional specifications.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, changes, and issues.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
Mentor, Student Care Centre
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Involved with classroom management, maintain order in classroom and on playground.
- Assist students with activities to stimulate students’ interest and broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.
- Assist with preparation of lesson materials.
- Supervise students with their homework.
- Assist to implement creative ideas, activities, and stimulating lessons to involve the students in the classroom.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students.
- Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum N/ O Level, NITEC or its equivalent.
- Student care / tutoring experience is advantageous.
- Patient and passionate about teaching children
- Friendly and cheerful with good interpersonal skills and organization skills.
- Candidates with higher education level and working experience will be considered for Senior Mentor, position.
- Working Locations: Near MRT stations across Singapore
Programme Staff, Kindergarten Care Centre
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the setting up of specially designed environment including pre-activity set up. Ensure the programme materials are in superior quality and adequate supply.
- To manage kindergarten children and provide high levels of interaction to promote critical thinking and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Implement the Kindergarten Care Centre’s programme based on the Kindergarten Care Guide provided.
- Supervise activities such as field trips and sharing sessions to stimulate children’s interest and broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.
- Demonstrate and use audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
- Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to create new learning opportunities for children.
- Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to develop children’s developmental profile.
- Provide support, warmth and emotional support for the children when needed.
- Instruct children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care. Exhibit a sense of calm, consistency, grace and courtesy toward the children.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child. Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
- Able to handle emergencies and solve problems.
- Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.
- Keep attendance reports.
- Responsible for maintaining order in classroom and on playground.
- Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate superior.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma/ Certificate in Early Childhood Care Education related will be an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good Organisational skills.
- Patient and love teaching children.
- Working Location: Northeast / Jurong West/ Bukit Panjang areas
Support Staff, Kindergarden Staff
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Programme Staff in the daily supervision of children’s safety and carrying out of the KCare Centre’s programme; especially for outdoor play and free play, as well as during the two transition periods (i.e. from 7am to 8am and 5pm to 7pm).
- Provide support, warmth and emotional support for the children when needed.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each individual child. Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
- Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.
- Help Programme Staff during field trips and ad-hoc activities
- Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate superior.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Conversant in the English language
Supervisor, Student Care Centre
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage overall planning, Centre operations and staffing.
- Attend to Student-Parent matters with regards to activities, policies, enrolment, student’s academic and behavioural attitudes and achievements.
- Supervise activities such as field visits and group discussions to stimulate students’ interests and broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.
- Involved in staff selection, development, delegation of duties and performance.
- Prepare periodic reports on student enrolment, expenses, manpower, training and etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum diploma in a relevant discipline.
- At least 3 years’ experience in similar capacity, preferably in a student care/tutoring environment.
- Candidates with more years of experience may be considered for Supervisor level.
- Passionate and able to work with young children between 7-12 years old.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- PC literate