ABOUT SKILLSEED
Skillseed is a Singapore-based social enterprise that designs and delivers experiential programmes to transform how organisations engage communities - from transactional interactions to trust-based relationships that enable collective action.
Grounded in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) and over a decade of practice (e.g. Resilience Trails), we work with public agencies, corporates, and community partners to build capabilities in dignity, empathy, and relational engagement.
THE ROLE
We are hiring a senior practitioner-educator to lead Skillseed’s training, curriculum, and learning products.
This is not just a trainer role — you will own the design, delivery, and evolution of learning experiences across:
Workshops (senior leaders, professionals, youth)
Curriculum & case studies
Digital learning tools
Multi-session programmes with facilitator teams
You will work closely with the Directors to shape our trust-building and community-building frameworks, while building our ability to deliver at scale.
This role is suited for someone who can step in with confidence and operate at a senior level quickly, while working collaboratively within a team-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead Training (Senior Stakeholders)
Independently teach and facilitate workshops for adults, including senior management and professionals from the Singapore Public Service, private, people and fourth sector organisations
Handle complex group dynamics and questions with confidence and credibility
Analysing, consolidating and reporting learning impact, for reporting and improvement purposes
2. Curriculum & Case Development
Create and refine real-world, locally grounded case studies
Co-develop new trust-building and community-building curriculum
Translate field practice into structured, high-quality learning experiences
Design experiential learning approaches beyond lecture-style delivery
3. Client Partner & Stakeholder Engagement
Support proposal design and solutioning, translating client needs into training approaches
Engage client partners across sectors with professionalism and credibility
Contribute to strong, long-term working relationships with both community and client partners
4. Training Product & Programme Management
Manage training-related products (e.g. AI-enabled learning tools)
Work with tech/design partners to translate content into digital learning experiences
Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including managing timelines, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring quality outputs are delivered
Integrate digital tools, guidebooks, and workshops into cohesive learning journeys
5. Facilitator Development & Deployment
Train, mentor, and deploy associate facilitators
Ensure quality and consistency across multi-session programmes
Work closely with internal teams to coordinate facilitator deployment
6. Youth Programmes
Lead and deliver, or deploy associates when needed, all youth-focused workshops, adapting frameworks for accessibility and engagement
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
1. Core Experience
- 5-8 years in training, facilitation and/or community/public sector work where training was a core part of your portfolio, 2 years in a leadership/managerial role preferred
- Recent (within the last 3 years) experience teaching and facilitating adult learners, such as in soft skills, leadership, OD, communication and teamwork skills
- Strong experience in curriculum design and experiential learning
- Experience working within a structured organisation or team environment
- Ability to translate experiences from the ground and theoretical research into curricula
- ACTA, ACLP, DACE, or equivalent adult-learning qualification helpful but not mandatory
- Candidates with significant training / L & D / Org Dev programme conceptualisation, development & delivery experience with some training experience are welcome to apply too
- Singaporeans and Permanent Residents preferred
2. Core Capabilities (Non-Negotiables)
a) Strong Facilitation Presence
Confident engaging senior stakeholders as peers, and handling complex group dynamics with credibility
b) Intellectual & Practical Depth
Able to connect theory with lived community practice, and translate insights into meaningful learning experiences
c) Strong Written Communication & Point of View
Able to articulate perspectives clearly in writing, and contribute thoughtfully to curriculum and pedagogy development
d) Fast Learner & Adaptable
Able to quickly internalise content, context, and expectations, and step into delivery with confidence without prolonged ramp-up time
e) Independent Operator (within a team context)
Able to design and execute with autonomy, while aligning with team direction and collaborating effectively across functions
f) High Ownership & Initiative
Proactive, takes responsibility, and follows through on commitments without needing to be driven
g) Independent Thinking & Problem Solving
Demonstrates strong critical thinking and sound judgment; able to analyse situations and make decisions independently without over-reliance on direction
h) Strong Project & Stakeholder Management
Able to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deliverables with rigour and reliability
i) Meticulousness & Attention to Detail
Demonstrates care and precision in both design and delivery — from lesson flow to content accuracy and participant experience
j) Professional Discipline & Work Ethic
Consistent in delivery, manages energy well, and takes accountability for outcomes
Additional Strengths (Preferred)
Exposure to digital or blended learning formats
Experience engaging public sector or cross-sector stakeholders
Active interest in community, social, or environmental issues
What Success Looks Like (within 6 months)
Independently leading senior-level workshops with confidence
Upgraded curriculum with strong, locally grounded case studies
Equipped a reliable bench of trained associate facilitators
Effective rollout and improvement of digital learning tools
Strong client feedback and repeat engagements
Role Fit (Important)
This role is best suited for someone who:
Has both facilitation and design depth
Has recent, hands-on experience teaching adult learners
Is comfortable operating with high autonomy and accountability
Works well within a collaborative, team-based environment
Wants to build and shape, not just deliver
Projected Start Date
We are looking for a candidate who is available to start latest by August 2026
WHAT WE OFFER
Contract Terms – A 2-year full-time contract (renewable) with competitive remuneration (between $5.5 to $7k), commensurate with experience. At Skillseed we are in it for the long haul; likewise when we select teammates.
Work-Life Balance – Hybrid working arrangements (in-person and remote work), with 2 days WFH, 3 days WFO, and adjustable start/end times daily, with occasional evening/weekend commitments to engage with community activities (with Time-off provided)
Centrally located work venue on WFO days @Waterloo Centre
Meaningful Work – An opportunity to contribute to the development of capabilities in our social sector ecosystem and across sectors. You will be in a role where you can push the frontier of learning, towards meaningful ends
Professional Growth – Exposure to cross-sector collaboration with community leaders, subject matter experts, and social impact stakeholders.
Supportive Environment – A values-driven team that emphasises learning, empathy, and collaboration. You will be supported by our admin, finance and resource team in executing the logistical arrangements of programmes.
Positive Office Culture – A fun, non-stuffy, and relaxed workplace where professionalism is balanced with warmth, authenticity, and humanness.
HOW TO APPLY
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Please share the following with us in this Google Form https://forms.gle/9vsSoHy2B1qV5YJm7:
Your CV – highlighting relevant experiences. Please also include a link to your Linkedin Profile.
A Cover Letter – sharing why you’re interested in this role, how your experiences and strengths align with Skillseed’s work, and what excites you about facilitating learning experiences.
A little about you – please include your MBTI profile (https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test) and your Gretchen Rubin Tendency (Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, Rebel - https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/) so we can better understand your working style and how you thrive in a team.
References/referral letters - Please include at least one reference from previous employers who can attest to your capabilities in this particular area.
We are less concerned with perfect resumes and more interested in understanding who you are, how you work, and what motivates you.
Due to limited bandwidth, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Please ONLY apply using our Google form above. But know that we appreciate every candidate who takes the effort to apply. Thank you!
