[What the role is]
The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.
We can offer you:
• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will be conducting research and environmental scans, ad well as developing outreach content and collaterals to promote learning opportunities as an Learning Strategy & Partnerships intern under NLB Academy.
[What you will be working on]
Research and scan for learning trends, workforce development practices and partnership opportunities to support NLB Academy's learning strategy.
Prepare reports, briefs, presentation decks and programme materials for internal and external audiences.
Develop outreach content and collaterals to promote NLB Academy's learning initiatives across the organisation.
Coordinate the planning and execution of learning programmes, workshops and events, including logistics, registration and on-site support.
Engage with external partners that include IHLs, training providers and industry collaborators through scheduling, meeting support and follow-up.
Maintain stakeholder records, programme trackers and files, and consolidate participation data and feedback for reporting purposes.
Provide administrative support including drafting approval submissions and coordinating logistics for learning events.
[What we are looking for]
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders professionally and confidently.
- Good organisational and coordination abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and the willingness to take initiative and learn on the job.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Keen in the learning and development, workforce capability building, education, human resources and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Duration: 6 months
Skills Required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders professionally and confidently.
- Good organisational and coordination abilities with a keen eye for detail.
- Proactive, can-do attitude with willingness to take initiative and learn on the job.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Interest in learning and development, workforce capability building, education, human resources or stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
What We Do
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. It undertakes investment promotion and industry development.
