Outreach Intern, Children & Reading

[What the role is]

Job Description Summary
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 participate in the SURE/Informed Citizenry project as an Outreach Intern under Children & Reading.

[What you will be working on]

• Conduct research, propose and recommend solutions, create social media content and design collaterals, such as activity worksheets and brochures.
• Assist in programme outreach and pitch programme design to the management
• Develop new programme concepts and materials related to information literacy and reading
• Involve in day-to-day operational work, events and project management

[What we are looking for]

• Open to students from all disciplines; students with a background in Mass Communications/Journalism/Current Affairs/Public Education/Arts and design/History/Geography are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Individuals with:
  • Research and content creation skills - ability to develop engaging educational materials and digital content for diverse age groups from young children to seniors
  • Creative design and communication abilities - talent for creating visually appealing collaterals, activity worksheets, and innovative engagement formats that resonate with different audiences
  • Public engagement and interpersonal skills - comfortable interacting with members of the public, facilitating community programmes, and supporting outreach events across various demographics
  • Digital literacy and collaborative mindset - understanding of social media and online safety concepts, with willingness to support team activities and adapt to different programme formats
• Must be proficient in both usage and content creation on social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram and Facebook).
• Familiar with image editing/design tools such as free-to-use Canva or equivalent.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• Good to have:
  • Basic Image and Video editing
  • Basic Web design
  • Basic content popping for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram and Web)
  • Useful to have mother-tongue or dialect proficiency such as Chinese, Tamil, Malay

Duration: 3-4 months