Manager/snr Manager, Volunteer Engagement

[What the role is] At the Founders’ Memorial, we are creating a brand-new garden-museum experience for Singaporeans, by Singaporeans. A national landmark at the heart of our garden city, uncovering the story of how independent Singapore came to be, and bringing Singaporeans together to reflect and talk about the heritage of our founding leaders - what it means for us today and for the future. A home for Singapore’s founding values to live on and find new life in its people. Do you enjoy working collaboratively with citizens and stakeholders? Are you skilled at partnership development and community engagement? If your answer is "yes", join us at the Founders' Memorial **[What you will be working on]** - **Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement**:Develop and implement strategies for recruiting, onboarding, and retaining volunteers to support the F ounders’ M emorial 's activities and initiatives. This includes working closely with the marketing and communications team within NHB to explore innovative publicity methods for volunteer recruitment, leveraging marketing strategies to attract potential volunteers. - **Training and Development**:Design and oversee training programs to ensure that volunteers are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to the F ounders’ Memorial 's operations. - **Volunteer Recognition**:Establish and manage a volunteer recognition programme to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of volunteers, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation. - **Community Partnership Brokerage**:Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with community organisations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to establish a sustainable pipeline of engaged and motivated volunteers. - **Stewardship and Relationship Management**:Nurture and maintain strong relationships with community partners, ensuring that the F ounders’ M emorial ’s volunteer needs are effectively communicated and supported by the partners. - **Programme Coordination**:Work effectively across the F ounders’ Memorial Division on the development and implementation of innovative programmes and initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive visitor/participant base. This includes collaborating with partners and stakeholders to promote and market programmes/initiatives to non-traditional museum audiences. **[What we are looking for]** - Background in Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related field. - Proven experience in volunteer management, community engagement, or partnership development, preferably in a cultural or educational setting. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate volunteers from diverse backgrounds. - An interest in local history, particularly that of the pre - and post - Independence decades and/or experience with culture/heritage/arts sector-related work is preferred, though not mandatory - Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective training programs for volunteers, fostering their competence and confidence. - Experience in developing and implementing volunteer recognition initiatives to maintain high levels of volunteer satisfaction and retention. - Proven track record in brokering and stewarding community partnerships to support volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts. - Creative and innovative mindset with the ability to develop engaging programmes for a wide profile of audience - Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.