AlterCOP Singapore Event Planner Assistant 2026 - Internship

About AlterCOP AlterCOP is an inclusive, global, remote alternative to COP, keeping people informed about the happenings of COP in real-time, via a 2 week series of conferences & masterclasses, all without travelling across the world! After two successful editions in 2024 & 2025, AlterCOP is returning to cover both COPs of 2026 (Nature in October, and Climate in November). Originating in Singapore, we will host exclusive events in other countries (Asia, Europe, Middle East, America) organised by our prominent network. The Role We're looking for an outstanding and versatile Event Planner to jump onboard and help us accelerate our early stage growth and vision. This role is ideal for an out-going and rigorous hustler who is ready to work side by side with all our team on an ambitious event management. Definitely an “out-of-the-box” role where you have the opportunity to work with an impact-driven team of changemakers for immediate impact through an APAC-wide event with high exposure. Your responsibilities Before the event Manage Volunteers search, onboarding and management, including Working Groups management, townhalls, and all duties to ensure smooth works of volunteers. Design or update all necessary Template communications to send to all Volunteers, Speakers and Partners for all processes before, during and after AlterCOP. When it is due, ensure all volunteers are onboarded with their “I’m a volunteer” Form. Coordinate with speakers and trainers for their slides and various collateral, format the masterdeck for each day of conference. Recruiting, briefing, coordinating, directing the roles of event planning volunteers. Manage with co-founders all event planning tasks; decoration, catering, food waste management, vendor reception, logistics, last minute requests, coordination of volunteers, engagement games including but not limited to RFP preparation for vendors & selection accordingly. Assist to the preparation of various online events and satellite events within Singapore. During the event Manage the logistics (set-up, delivery, vendor reception, logistics, last minute requests, coordination of volunteers) during the weeks of event Be responsible for Stage running Direct the roles of event planning volunteers Welcome, register and usher participants in Time-keeping and movement of people for different parts of the session Coordinate AV Crew and Content Partner, including Master Decks After the event Help on Participants data analysis, sponsor follow up Help on Video Replay management Contribute to the preparation of Post COP Event Manage Debriefs with all stakeholders (volunteers, Partners, Participants…) In coordination with Marketing & Outreach, manage AlterCOP Post event report Who we are looking for Mandatory Experience and Skills Access to a laptop / computer, and based in Singapore Passion for organising events Rigorous and able to work under pressure Interested by Sustainability and Impact Experience in digital tools (Adobe, PPT, G. Slides, Canva) & Google Drive tools Event management, community management, NGO-focused experience Capacity to work in fluctuating environments and across various teams Ideal Traits Currently studying in a recognized university, preferably in Business, Environmental Studies or Marketing Experiences in academic/personal/professional projects involving organising Events,Design & Partnerships Tenacious, ambitious, able to support stress and deadlines, and self motivated to make a big impact Eager to Learn; You know you don’t know everything, but that excites you. You ask questions. You seek out opportunities to develop your skills. Test & Learn Mindset; You’re not afraid to fail and you know it’s where growth comes from Experiences (personal, volunteering or professional) in Sustainability Advocacy would be a plus Internship date August 2026 - January 2027, with possible extension on February 2027 onwards. Direct Report to: Anne Langourieux, co-founder What we offer Internship Allowance: 1,000 SGD/month At AlterCOP, we believe in team well-being and flexibility and in treating everyone as partners and not employees. As such, we make sure to instil the following practices to stay true to our belief: Flexibility in working model and locations (Hybrid). We trust the team’s diligence to work towards a common goal. We are a small core team working with 100+ volunteers. The Core Team works 1 day a week at least from a co-working space. The rest of the week would be mainly Work from Home. Working Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, excluding calls with volunteers. Please be prepared to attend calls with volunteers during evenings. To compensate for the necessary work with volunteers outside working hours, you will have every Friday afternoon free. Moreover, to compensate for the extra working hours necessary during the AlterCOP conference, you will have a two weeks' holiday during the last two weeks of the year (December festive season holidays). An exceptional opportunity to build a strong network in sustainability. In Singapore and beyond, you will meet and work with Sustainability thought leaders and develop a valuable network for your career. Inclusive and open team culture. Everyone plays a part in contributing to the team’s happiness and success. We believe in positivism and respecting each other. Most importantly, we are in the early stages of growth and the role has the rare opportunity to help shape the project’s direction and the future of our team culture! Resumes should be directly sent to thibaut@thetransmutationprinciple.com, and copy to anne@thematchainitiative.com