Careers With Us

Head, Engagement

Are you a strategic Engagement Leader passionate about empowering the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-of-hearing community? If you are passionate about shaping strategic donor relationships, forging long-term partnerships and elevating our communications & marketing initiatives, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose!

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association For The Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community.

We are looking for a Head, Engagement to champion and lead our engagement team across Partnerships, Fundraising, and Communications & Marketing. This isn’t a traditional fundraising role, it is about co-creating deeply meaningful, sustainable corporate and community partnerships that walk hand-in-hand with our mission.

The Role: Impact in Action

Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll serve as the strategic driver behind our outreach, partnership growth, and donor stewardship efforts.

  • Partnerships & Donor Management: You’ll lead the development of strategic partnerships, cultivating long-term engagements with corporates, foundations, and institutional partners. You’ll manage our donor portfolio across multiple segments, leveraging donor insights to refine engagement strategies and personalised partner journeys. You’ll craft compelling funding proposals and presentations that resonate with our partners, oversee fundraising campaigns, and manage third-party fundraising initiatives. You’ll curate engaging volunteering opportunities for schools and corporate partners, fostering active community involvement.
  • Communications & Marketing: Besides serving as our external ambassador, you’ll oversee our communications and marketing strategy and plans.  You’ll also lead the team in event management, driving engagement and public awareness.
  • Lead & Mentor: You’ll provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and professional development to team members, driving high performance and advancing organisational capabilities.

Who You Are

  • Proven Leadership: You bring at least 6 years of progressive experience in at least some of these areas: fundraising, donor relations, corporate partnerships, sales, account management, and grant management, with 2+ years leading teams or strategic projects.
  • Education / Industry Experience: You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related discipline; or equivalent industry experience.
  • Track Record: You have proven success in securing major gifts, leading successful multi-channel fundraising campaigns, and writing winning grant proposals; proven experience managing large event budgets and high-value corporate/community partnerships.
  • Master Communicator: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, paired with a diplomatic and persuasive edge to inspire potential partnerships and stakeholders.
  • Inclusion Commitment: A heart for inclusion! All staff received fully sponsored training to complete Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) Level 1.

Why Join SADeaf?

We know that to take care of others, you need to be taken care of too. We offer:

  • Rewarding Work: Drive engagement from spark to execution, turning strategy into impact.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Flexible work arrangements because we value your time and health.
  • A Generous Package: Competitive salary and generous leave.
  • A Culture of Growth: A nurturing, supportive environment where your leadership is valued.

Ready to make your mark?

If you are ready to take the helm, inspire a dedicated team, and lead our Engagement initiatives toward new heights of growth and community impact, we can’t wait to meet you!

Apply Now: Send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg.

We appreciate all applications, but we can only be in touch with shortlisted candidates.

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Specialised Teacher

We’re looking for Specialised Teachers who are passionate in developing the next generation of students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you co-create lesson plans and co-teach with the mainstream teacher. The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. You will play a key role in the growth and empowerment of our students.   

Key Responsibilities :

  1. Co-create lesson plans with mainstream teacher 
  2. Co-teach with mainstream teacher
  3. Promote Deaf awareness and provide accessibility support 
  4. Develop and implement specialised intervention programmes to support academic behaviour and social emotional development 
  5. Develop and implement assessment methods that accommodate the communication modes and abilities of the HL students.
  6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should : 

  1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
  2. Have a degree in any field, preferably with additional diploma in special education 
  3. Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
  4. Preferably with experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and a 1-min Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) video, in which you introduce yourself and share your motivation for joining SADeaf.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Speech Language Therapist

If you are passionate about supporting Deaf and Hard-of-hearing students in their speech and language development, this position is for you. We are looking for a Speech Language Therapist to plan, develop and implement individualised therapy intervention plans for diverse communication needs.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society. 

We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous leave 
  • 5-day work week
  • A nurturing & supportive environment
  • Rewarding work 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Plan and deliver tailored communication interventions for students with hearing loss, aligned with their Individual Education Plans.
  2. Conduct speech, language and communication assessments to develop individualised therapy plans for students across MOE pre-school to post-secondary levels.
  3. Provide direct therapy sessions and consultative support to teachers, parents and other stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.
  4. Collaborate with school personnel and families to monitor progress, review goals and adjust interventions based on student needs and developments in the field.

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Therapy from a recognised university.
  2. Full registration with AHPC, with at least two years of clinical experience.
  3. Experience working with children and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. A heart for serving the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
  5. A willingness to learn (or proficiency in) Singapore Sign Language (SgSL).

Interested applicants, please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.