A Community Engagement Specialist works for an organization to help promote its programs or help its clients access community programs. They generally work for several types of agencies and organizations, so the specific goals vary based on the programs and target audiences. Community Engagement Specialists may use social media and other promotional methods to raise awareness about an organization and its programs. The role also involves maintaining records and data. This information can help organizations determine the success of the Community Engagement Specialist’s efforts.
Wat doet een Community Engagement?
A Community Engagement Specialist, or Engagement Specialist, performs outreach efforts to encourage participation in various programs and initiatives. A Community Engagement job description may include working with community programs and organizations to coordinate efforts, encouraging participation among community members and organizing meetings and outreach events to promote participation.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Community Engagement moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Community Engagement moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Establishing program goals and metrics
Planning and coordinating promotional events to increase awareness of programs
Gathering data on program participation and comparing it to the goals
Researching issues within the community that relate to the programs and initiatives
Creating reports and presentations about the projects
Securing partnerships with local businesses, organizations and community members
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Community Engagement zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Understanding of the population they work with
Awareness of community resources, programs and initiatives
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Cultural sensitivity and potentially bilingual speaking skills
Ability to engage participants
Proficiency in planning and holding meetings with collaborators
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Community Engagement, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
