TechSpire 2025 Volunteer – Be Part of SEA's Next Big Tech Competition

Title:
TechSpire 2025 Volunteer – Be Part of SEA's Largest Tech Competition

Location:
Hybrid (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

Type:
Volunteer (Unpaid; potential sponsorship / internship conversion later)

Duration:
Until Dec 2025 | Flexible schedule (10–15 hours/week)

ABOUT TECHSPIRE

Want to help connect thousands of young innovators across Southeast Asia?

TechSpire – SEA TechSkills Challenge 2025
is a regional competition empowering youth from
Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia
to showcase their skills in
UI/UX Design, Web & Mobile Programming, and AI & Data Science
through real-world business challenges.

Fully supported under the
Innovation Talent Exchange (ITX)
initiative between the Governments of
Singapore and Vietnam
, this program gives participants access to international exposure, professional networks, and work opportunities in innovation sectors.

Now, we're building our
TechSpire Organizing Team
– a group of passionate, creative volunteers who will help us bring this competition to life

BENEFITS

• Certificate of completion upon successful participation.
• Exclusive "Management Trainee Guide Book" — a practical roadmap to prepare for a Management Trainee journey.
• Complimentary access to Data Mastery and Next-Gen PR courses (worth 7,000,000 VND) from Edtronaut.
• Direct training and mentorship from Edtronaut's team — a technology and AI startup.
• Opportunities to expand your network in technology, communications, and HR fields.
• Work in a professional hybrid environment (flexible online–offline schedule).
• Priority consideration for Fellowship, internship, and student ambassador programs under Skilio and Edtronaut's partner network.
• Potential review for internship conversion after 2 months with TechSpire, recommendation from TechSpire org team to different internship position across TechSpire & Edtronaut's network, including
  international remote internship (paid) to international business based overseas
  as long as you are qualified (merit based recruitment process).

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

• Based in
  Ho Chi Minh City
  (preferred)
• Commitment:
  10–15 hrs/week
  (Hybrid; more frequent onsite in Dec with Offline Competition for Final round). Flexible online schedule; commitment required for 1–2 onsite sessions/week before the event and 3–4 sessions/week during the offline event period (December).
• Proactive, creative, and reliable with strong time management
• Skilled or familiar with digital tools such as
  Canva, CapCut, Notion, Google Workspace
  , etc.
• Strong motivation for self-development in technology, communications, or event operations.
• Fast-thinking, trend-savvy, and able to create inspiring and creative content (especially relevant for Content/Design applicants).
• High responsibility, strong initiative, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective time management in a fast-paced, simulation-based work environment.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:
Please note that we would prefer candidates who are open to flexible working across tracks

A. Communications Team

Plan and execute communication campaigns across social media platforms (Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.).

1.1 Content Writer: Create engaging posts, follow social media trends, craft inspirational and brand-aligned messages for the competition.

1.2 Visual/Video Designer: Design visuals and short videos using Canva, CapCut, Adobe, or similar tools.

B. Participants Experience Team

2.1 Leader

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the entire competition workflow (before–during–after each round).
• Prepare materials, manage registration, and oversee timelines and logistics for each round.
• Work with vendors for quotations, orders, and supervision of equipment and event setup.
• Coordinate closely with other teams to ensure progress, quality, and participant satisfaction.
• Supervise, assign tasks, and support team members to ensure an excellent participant experience.

2.2 Member

• Support documentation, registration management, and competition progress tracking.
• Assist onsite coordination and liaise with small vendors (printing, backdrops, gifts, etc.) under the lead's guidance.
• Ensure smooth operations and participant support throughout the competition.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve operational issues.

C. Partnership Team

3.1 Leader

• Develop and implement partnership strategies with strategic partners (schools, sponsors, industry experts).
• Prepare and send sponsorship proposals, follow up responses, and liaise with key partners.
• Act as the point of contact with partners for sponsorship or event activation activities.
• Manage and support judges, mentors, guest speakers, and sponsors before–during–after events to ensure a consistent professional experience.
• Guide, assign, and monitor the progress of team members.

3.2 Member

• Support partner outreach and communication (schools, clubs, enterprises).
• Prepare proposal drafts, send emails, follow up on responses, and update progress.
• Assist in hosting and supporting judges, mentors, guest speakers, and partners during the event.
• Work with the Operations team and vendors to deliver partner activation and sponsorship activities.