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Hard Skills

Financial Analysis Event Marketing Economics Stakeholder Engagement Content Creation Digital File Management Microsoft Networking Content Creation Event Scheduling Social Media Project Management Market Analysis Industry Analysis Email Marketing Social Marketing Self-Regulation

Other Skills

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Program Management
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Virtual Collaboration
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Excel
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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Organizational Skills
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Detail Oriented
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Social Skills
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Self-Motivation
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Creativity

Roles & Responsibilities

Highly organized with exceptional attention to accuracy and fluent in written and spoken English
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Demonstrated research, analytical, and communication skills; proactive self-management and ability to work independently
Past experience organizing conferences, events, or roundtables is preferred

Requirements:

Identify key executives as potential speakers from various industries and sectors and perform outreach and engagement with their offices via emails and phone calls
Perform economic, financial, and industry research on macro trends shaping industries and markets and write short summaries to frame roundtables, webinars, and events
Track, organize, and update key program and event documents and collaterals and support the team with program planning and development
Pull content from past events and programs for social media posts and develop ideas to boost social media impressions and online visibility

Milken Institute

Non-profit Organization - Charity

About Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life. The Milken Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where people can thrive. Our leadership is committed to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone. BENEFITS Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan - 403b (5%) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) Training & Development: LinkedIn Learning –over 10,000 classes offered, self-guided. Mentor Program Wellness Resources: Employee Assistance Program CALM app membership YogaWorks (discount) Gym (Santa Monica) ADDITIONAL PERKS Coffee Chats with the President – informal opportunity to chat with the President. All Staff Meetings – employees from our 3 US offices and international locations come together for a 2-day retreat (Every 18 months). Opportunity to travel (both international and domestic) for various events, including our All Staff meeting. Prime office locations: Santa Monica office is 4-blocks from the Pacific ocean, Washington, DC office is across the street from the White House, New York office is on Madison Ave near Central Park.

Company type: SME

Industry: Non-profit Organization - Charity

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Salary Range: Part-time: S$500.00/month, Full-time: S$1,000.00/month

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.

The Milken Institute’s events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.

About the Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program

The Milken Institute’s Singapore Internship Program aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders who are equipped to tackle the issues that shape the global agenda as they enter the financial, investment, corporate, multilateral, or philanthropic sectors. We create a customized experience for each intern, which is tailored to their interest area and career trajectory as well as emphasizes their professional and personal development. This experience includes opportunities to:

Interact with high-level business leaders, government representatives, investors, and academic experts
Meet and work with the Milken Institute’s global network of senior executives
Learn from senior leaders at the Milken Institute
Gain insights into the workings of global financial markets through dedicated workshops
Network with an international and diverse group of peers and professionals

Responsibilities

The Asia Center is looking for an intern to support the team in building up our events, programs, and stakeholder outreach and engagement. The ideal candidate will be able to accomplish the following responsibilities:

Identify key executives as potential speakers from various industries and sectors (finance, technology, health care, government, philanthropy, food and ag, etc) and be able to do outreach and engagement with their office via emails and phone calls
Perform economic, financial, and industry research on the macro trends shaping industries and markets around the world and write short summaries to be used to frame and guide our roundtables, webinars, and events
Track, organize, and update key program and event documents and collaterals and support the team stay on track with program planning and development
Pull content from past events and programs for social media posts and come up with ideas on how to boost social media impressions and visibility online
Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Detailed-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and be fluent in written and spoken English
Highly organized and exceptional attention to accuracy
Exhibits research, analytical, and communication skills
Proactive self-manager of responsibilities and be able to learn on the job
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate is preferred
Past experience organizing conferences, events, roundtables, etc. is preferred

Internship Duration

We offer 4 to 12-month internships with flexibility on the dates. We have a strong preference for interns who can stay through the completion of the Asia Summit, until at least 9^th October 2026. In the event of health restrictions, we expect interns to be able to work fully remotely as needed and join team meetings and other calls virtually.

Note

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Singapore. Please note, we are not sponsoring employment passes or work visas at this time—being authorized to work in Singapore is a precondition of employment. This includes Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and individuals who already hold a valid and independent work pass that does not require sponsorship from our company.

This position will work a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to your respective office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. This schedule is subject to change in the Institute’s sole discretion.

The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Please submit resume (CV) and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume (CV) and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume (CV) and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Our Culture

The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.

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