Raffles Institution was founded in June 1823 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, a Briton who established the basis for Singapore’s emergence as a major centre of mercantile trade. It is the oldest school in Singapore, and also one of the most progressive – it welcomed girls and began offering pre-university classes in 1844 and 1886 respectively. In 1879, the girls’ wing was established as Raffles Girls’ School (RGS), and 1982 saw the establishment of Raffles Junior College (RJC), which took over RI’s pre-university enrolment. RI and RJC re-integrated in 2009 under the name Raffles Institution. It jointly offers the six-year Raffles Programme (its version of the Ministry of Education’s Integrated Programme) with RGS.
As an Intern, you will work closely with our Campus Estate management teams to learn the day-to-day operations of leasing and property management. You will also provide logistics support to Academic departments. Each day will be unique, requiring an ability to prioritize, multitask, think creatively, take initiative, and employ a diverse set of skills. You will experience many facets of school operations through job shadowing and on-the-job training rotations which includes learning the procurement process, project management, lease management, and facilities maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Assistant Manager/ Executive in overseeing the daily office operational matters
- Ensure proper maintenance of the building facility and essential services
- Assist the Assistant Manager/ Executive in handling security, cleaning, waste disposal, landscape maintenance and pest control vendors
- Rectify breakdowns and take preventive measures
- Assist Assistant Manager/ Executive in supervising term contractors
- Ensure all feedback and complaints on the property are resolved in a timely manner
Pre-requisites
- Strong analytical skills and an eye for detail; able to work in a team
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Currently pursuing a Diploma in Estate/ Facilities Management or similar courses
What can our internship offer
- Gain an opportunity to connect classroom learning with hands-on experiences (on-the-job practice in relation to Facilities Management and Events planning)
- Identify and understand certain challenges in the facilities management environment
- Develop strategic thinking and enhance problem solving skills
- Improve interpersonal communication skills
- Better understand career choice in Estate/ Facilities management
- Potential to join the Institution when there are suitable vacancies in the future
Duration
Minimum 2 months’ periods, up to 6 months.
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