Remote- Impact Event Planner Global Conferences Job Singapore,Creative Arts/Media

Position: Remote-Friendly Impact Event Planner for Global Conferences

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
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
Event management, community management, NGO‑focused experience
Capacity to work in fluctuating environments and across various teams
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

August 2026 - January 2027, with possible extension on February 2027 onwards.

What we offer

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…