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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Community Engagement Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders to promote and support community initiatives. This role requires excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of community dynamics, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups. The Community Engagement Worker will develop and implement strategies to engage community members, gather feedback, and ensure that community voices are heard and considered in decision-making processes. This position involves organizing events, workshops, and meetings, as well as providing support and resources to community members. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion, and will work to empower community members to take an active role in shaping their communities. The Community Engagement Worker will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of community engagement activities, and for reporting on outcomes and impacts. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing community needs and priorities. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in your community and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement community engagement strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with community members and organizations.
- Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and meetings.
- Gather and analyze community feedback.
- Ensure community voices are considered in decision-making processes.
- Provide support and resources to community members.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement activities.
- Report on outcomes and impacts of community initiatives.
- Collaborate with diverse groups and stakeholders.
- Promote social justice, equity, and inclusion.
- Empower community members to take an active role.
- Adapt to changing community needs and priorities.
- Develop and distribute informational materials.
- Coordinate with local government and agencies.
- Manage community engagement budgets and resources.
- Identify and address community issues and concerns.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation.
- Support community-led projects and initiatives.
- Conduct outreach and awareness campaigns.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in social work, community development, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement or related role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of community dynamics and issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
- Commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
- Experience in organizing events and workshops.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to gather and analyze feedback.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and community engagement tools.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating programs.
- Knowledge of local government and community resources.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources.
- Strong writing and reporting skills.
- Experience in outreach and awareness campaigns.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in community engagement?
- How do you build and maintain relationships with community members?
- What strategies do you use to gather and analyze community feedback?
- Can you provide an example of a successful community event you organized?
- How do you ensure that community voices are heard in decision-making processes?
- What is your approach to promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion?
- How do you handle conflicts and disagreements within the community?
- Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to changing community needs?
- What tools and methods do you use to monitor and evaluate engagement activities?
- How do you manage your time and prioritize tasks in a busy work environment?
- What experience do you have in working with local government and agencies?
- How do you support and empower community members to take an active role?
- Can you describe your experience in managing budgets and resources?
- What outreach and awareness campaigns have you been involved in?
- How do you ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation?
- What motivates you to work in community engagement?
- How do you stay informed about community issues and dynamics?
- Can you describe a challenging situation you faced in this role and how you handled it?
- What skills do you think are most important for a Community Engagement Worker?
- How do you measure the success of your community engagement efforts?