About the Role
Oversee all day-to-day operations of AAS
Hire and manage staff
Recruit and manage financial and in-kind partners
Oversee all aspects of AAS events from inspiration to execution. This includes the
George Washington Ball – the organization’s most important fundraiser – as well as the
Fourth of July, Fall Fest, Thanksgiving, Toys for Tots, and other smaller events throughout the year.
Help plan and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the accountant, auditor, and AAS Treasurer.
Supervise AAS communications, including social media, weekly EDM, bi-monthly magazine, bi-annual reference guide, member survey, and more.
Oversee the website in collaboration with key staff
Represent AAS as one of its public faces at various events
Work with the Advertising Manager and Editor-in-Chief to set the editorial calendar and advertising rates for the magazine, website, and EDM
Liaise with other American organizations
Draft bespoke contracts for partners, including creating unique events that benefit both clients and AAS members
Establish internal and external communications strategies and key messages
Collaborate closely with the Executive Committee to set direction and execute decisions
Emcee AAS events
Engage with members and strengthen community ties
Set annual KPIs for staff
Oversee the Annual General Meeting and work with the Secretary on the election.
Oversee the implementation and completion of 90 Acts of Charity.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
5 years of experience leading a team
Strong writing and communication skills
Solid understanding of financial budgets
Ability to build and nurture financial partnerships
Deep understanding of American culture
Ability to work in Singapore; no Employment Pass provided
About AAS
American Association of Singapore (AAS) is a 108-year-old non-profit organization, the oldest American organization in Singapore. Over the years, AAS has founded most of the other American organizations in Singapore: AmCham, AWA, Singapore American Football League, Singapore American School and The American Club. All of these organizations sit on the AAS Board along with the US Embassy and the US Embassy.
AAS is the center of American culture in Singapore. As such, the organization often connects organizations to work together on events or initiatives.
AAS plans and executes many events throughout the year, some small, some quite large. Our marquee events include the George Washington Ball, Fourth of July, Fall Fest, Thanksgiving and Toys for Tots. Additionally, AAS has rolled out an initiative for 2026, “90 Acts of Charity.” The goal is to bring all the American orgs to complete 90 charitable acts benefitting Singapore, a nod to the 90th year of the George Washington Ball.