Established as the Singapore Freight Forwarders Association in 1973, the association was renamed Singapore Logistics Association (SLA) in 1999 to reflect the growth and wide-ranging activities of its members.
Today, SLA has close to 700 members, predominantly logistics enterprises, and stays anchored in its mission to support and sustain a vibrant and thriving ecosystem for the logistics sector through active industry participation and collaborations with both local and international logistics partners. Offering a wide range of targeted programmes and initiatives to help enterprises be future ready, SLA also constantly reviews and explores forward-looking initiatives to help logistics companies implement business transformation improvements to emerge stronger and ahead of competition.
To nurture a pipeline of global and future ready logistics talents for the industry, The Logistics Academy, a wholly owned subsidiary training arm of SLA was incorporated in 2010 to provide human capital and skills development courses to empower and deepen the skills of the workforce for the logistics sector.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Industry development Intern to support our dynamic team. This internship offers hands-on experience in planning and executing events, creating marketing and communications materials, and managing general office operations. It's a great opportunity for someone looking to develop well-rounded skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Industry Development
- Assist in the development and execution of industry development programmes and initiatives.
- Develop industry resources and/or tools to support members in benchmarking and improving operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and stakeholders to identify growth and improvement opportunities.
- Conduct research and analysis on industry trends and challenges to support the development of programmes and initiatives.
- Assist in coordinating meetings and events organized by respective corporate and industry committees.
Membership
- Assist in data clean-up and ensure data integrity within the membership management system to maintain accurate and updated member information.
- Conduct membership renewal and support initiatives to improve and streamline renewal processes for greater efficiency and member satisfaction.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract new members and retain existing ones.
Marketing, Communications and Internationalisation
- Coordinate participation of SLA delegates in international events.
- Assist in content creation, design, and distribution for social media platforms, newsletters, website updates, annual reports, and marketing materials.
- Support event planning and coordination, including preparing promotional materials, managing logistics, and providing on-site assistance.
- Provide administrative assistance, including managing communication calendars, supporting internal communications initiatives, and monitoring media coverage.
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace; familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe) or social media platforms is a plus
- Able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player
Kindly note that only applications submitted via the given job link will be considered. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified