Padang & Co – Events Intern

Position: Events Intern

Reporting to: Events Manager

Position Overview

Padang & Co operates at the forefront of corporate and startup innovation. We are on the lookout for future change-makers who believe they have what it takes to drive the open innovation agenda across Singapore and in the region. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing team that works with startups and corporates every day to design and manage world-class programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with Padang Events Team in the planning and organising of events;

• Assist in hosting and executing online, hybrid and/or full physical events such as workshops, zoom meetings and webinars

• Support the event team with admin and operational duties where necessary

• Attend, participate and provide support at client events, meetings, media sessions, as required

• Understand client/partner briefs and coordinate between various partners and vendors in the pre event preparation leading up to event day

• Source for quotes and ability to negotiate to obtain cost-effective prices from vendors.

• Assist with project management, set-up and production of the event from start to end

• Help in keeping an accurate inventory of clients’ samples, prepare loan forms, facilitate delivery to media and follow up for sample returns

Learning Outcomes & Objectives

• Get an insider view of the startup and innovation ecosystem and see how technology is shaping the future in various industries;

• Understand how an event is planned and executed with finesse 

• Evaluate end-to-end events processes and suggest improvements

Who We Are Looking For

• A sunny disposition! A team player, who enjoys the energy of a startup.

• An independent worker who is organised and detail-oriented, whilst multitasking.

• A dreamer who is interested in learning beyond your job scope, and is always seeking new ways of working.

• Good initiative, resourceful negotiator, eye for detail

• Street smarts - the ability to effectively solve everyday problems

• Ability to quickly acquire a firm grasp of what is going on 

• Good English grammar and writing skills

Good To Have

• Ideally, you would also have some experience planning and executing events.

• Familiar with hackathons and innovation challenges 

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator

• Some knowledge in ZoomWebinars and other events platforms

• Some knowledge of the startup, entrepreneur, innovation, developer/tech, and/or other communities in Singapore and in the region