Opportunities

Interested in a career in the arts? CFA offers a range of opportunities throughout the year for individuals interested in taking their passion one step further.

NUS Arts Groups Tutors

CFA believes in the power of the performing arts to transform, uplift and inspire. Our arts groups lie at the heart of what we do, and fostering a dynamic and inclusive space where they can flourish is our priority.

Our groups work closely with passionate and dedicated tutors who guide them on their creative journeys, and hone their ability to experiment, practice and create.

Choral Director - The NUSChoir

CFA is currently looking for a choral director for The NUSChoir, a group of student singers dedicated to the pursuit of choral artistry. Prospective candidates can apply at the NUS career portal here. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Details on Choral Director Position

Guided by the NUS Arts for All (AFA) framework, CFA seeks an outstanding leader who can articulate a compelling vision for university choral activity and will inspire and mentor students in musical excellence, developing their vocal, ensemble, and leadership skills within the university's structured and interdisciplinary approach.

Key Responsibilities

Artistic Leadership: Provide visionary and expert choral instruction for the NUS Choir and the wider campus community, nurturing musical and technical growth while guiding students through performance preparation for major concerts at the university and beyond.
Interdisciplinary Engagement: Develop cross-disciplinary and cross-genre collaborations, connecting choral practice with wider artistic and academic contexts within the university and across the ASEAN community.
Student Development: Mentor choir members and their student leaders by guiding the planning and execution of student-led initiatives, community outreach activities, and collaborations with other arts groups on campus, including vocal ensembles in university halls and residential colleges.
Community Building: Foster an inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment where students at all levels can explore and develop their passion for choral singing.
Programme Planning: Design progressive, comprehensive training and performance repertoire together with CFA leadership and in consultation with the choir's student executive committee, preparing the group for at least one major concert or equivalent per academic year.

Qualifications:

A master's degree in music, in related choral fields, or an equivalent combination of tertiary education and impactful professional practice.
Demonstrable track record with at least 5 years of relevant experience teaching and leading tertiary, community, and professional vocal ensembles, with evidence of artistic excellence and impact.
Ability to articulate and implement a compelling vision for university choral activity within a broader campus arts education context.
Experience in nurturing talent and supporting student leadership development in the arts.
Proficiency in coaching choral repertoire in multiple languages, including but not limited to English.
Active involvement as a performer in the local and/or international choral or vocal music scene.
Familiarity with interdisciplinary arts practice and/or experience in community-based arts initiatives is highly desirable.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time contracted position with preset hours, scheduled in coordination with CFA leadership.
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview where they will be asked to present their vision for university choral activity. Finalists will be invited to lead the choir over a trial period culminating in a performance.

Other opportunities

There are currently no other tutor positions available. If you would like to send us your details for our records, you may reach out to cfa@nus.edu.sg.

Apply now to make a difference in our students' lives!

Volunteers and Festival Assistants

CFA is always on the lookout for volunteers and festival assistants to support our signature events.

Calls for NUS Arts Festival Volunteers will be available as the festival approaches. For more information on these opportunities, keep a lookout on CFA’s social media as well as the NUS Arts on Campus’ Telegram channel, or email us at cfa@nus.edu.sg to find out if there are any available opportunities.

Internships

CFA offers internships throughout the year. Interns will be exposed to the fundamentals of arts management, such as show planning, administration, and arts marketing. During the semester, CFA partners with the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music to offer an internship under MUA3260. CFA also offers a summer internship programme over the summer months from May to August.

Within a dynamic and safe work environment, CFA’s internship will enable you to experience strategies for student engagement in the arts, the intricacies of conceptualising a show, programming and marketing a series or event, as well as managing a production.

Beyond direct mentorships by arts professionals who are CFA staff, CFA’s interns also have opportunities to go on field trips to various arts agencies, have dialogues with arts practitioners, and participate in interdisciplinary workshops and projects.

Your time with CFA is certain to be a meaningful, in-depth encounter with the arts, that will equip you with a variety of useful skill-sets for the future.

If you would like to find out more, please look out for available internship positions here, via the NUS Student Work Scheme, or email us at cfa@nus.edu.sg if you are keen to work with us at a later date.

Internship Positions Available

The following positions are available for AY2025/26 Semester 1 under course MUA3260. Interested applicants may write to cfa@nus.edu.sg to apply and submit your CV by 15 Aug 2025.

Marketing & Communications Internship

To design publicity material and copywrite for OSA CFA programmes, namely third space and NUS Arts Festival events
To manage and maintain publicity channels e.g. Social Media and Electronic Direct Mail (EDM)
To publicise listings for OSA CFA events on platforms such as Telegram channels and external listing websites
To assist on physical placemaking publicity efforts for third space and NUS Arts Festival (i.e. guerilla marketing plans, distribution of NAF merchandise, transport and placement of physical branding structures)

Community Outreach Internship

To initiate, manage and execute school outreach projects for the credit-bearing arts groups i.e. NUS Symphony Orchestra, NUS Wind Symphony, NUS Chinese Orchestra and NUS Chinese Dance
School outreach projects including, but is not limited to projects with MOE Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Polytechnics and Universities
To liaise with schools, tutors and students based on specific school outreach projects
To provide publicity and logistical support when needed, for e.g. publicity to schools, participant management, seating plan, instruments transport etc