Community Development Manager (Communications)

About the role

The People's Association (PA) is recruiting a Community Development Manager (Communications) to support its Constituency Office (CO) in driving external and internal communications. The role produces content for various audiences and channels, including social media and mainstream media, and works with the PA headquarters Communications Group to amplify PA and Whole-of-Government messages. It also serves as administrator and facilitator in forming, developing and consolidating Grassroots Organisations (GROs) at constituency level, promoting social cohesion and community bonding.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Constituency Director in developing the CO's annual communications plan aligned with PA's objectives.
• Maintain an archive of community stories and photographs.
• Grow the CO's social media presence: manage digital assets, create a monthly content calendar, and produce posts, videos and infographics.
• Work with PAHQ and volunteers to develop and share communications materials.
• Monitor media reports and online conversations and prepare reports on opportunities and issues.
• Oversee colleagues in producing marketing materials (banners, posters, digital displays) with brand alignment and accurate translation.
• Understand local community demographics, develop engagement programmes and facilitate interest groups and local communication networks.
• Partner with organisations such as voluntary welfare organisations and schools to grow local networks.
• Communicate government policies, gather feedback and channel it to the relevant agencies.
• Plan and coordinate the recruitment, appointment and reappointment of GRO volunteers and members, and ensure GRO accounting, procurement, fund use and cash management comply with PA financial rules.

Required profile

• Keen interest or experience in communications, including social media.
• Keen interest in current affairs and national policies, and up to date on community news.
• Able to write well in English.
• Social media user who enjoys social networking.
• Motivated team player.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Mandarin, Malay or Tamil, with the ability to speak and proofread written text.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified; they will go through a structured interview. Successful candidates receive a 3-year contract and are deployed to the CO/CC.