Operations Executive – Programmes & Events

About the role

Paluan Sejati is looking for a hands-on, organized and people-oriented Operations Executive to join our team. The role will support the planning, coordination and delivery of community, school and university programmes and events — from community-based projects and garden initiatives to educational programmes, workshops, activations and large-scale events. This is a role for someone who enjoys working with people, managing moving parts, solving problems and making things happen.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of community programmes.
• Coordinate with community members, garden operators and programme participants across multiple locations.
• Monitor the progress of community projects and ensure activities are carried out according to plan.
• Collect and compile weekly programme progress updates from participating communities.
• Consolidate monthly activity, sales, yield or performance reports, where applicable.
• Follow up with relevant district and state government agencies, including technical agencies, on training plans, technical support and operational matters.
• Coordinate troubleshooting when issues arise at community project sites.
• Maintain regular communication with programme participants and motivate them to remain engaged and provide timely updates.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, understand challenges and provide operational support.
• Identify challenges and opportunities for continuous programme improvement.

About you

• 2–4 years of experience in operations, programme/project coordination, events, CSR, community development or a related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Willing to travel for programme site visits and events.
• Comfortable working outside normal office hours when required for programme/event execution.
• Experience working with communities, schools, universities, government agencies, agriculture, sustainability or corporate programmes is an added advantage.