Community Engagement Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Community Engagement Officer to lead initiatives that foster strong relationships with community members, organizations and stakeholders. This role is essential to building trust, gathering insights, and ensuring that CivicBridge’s programs are community-informed and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, implement and evaluate community engagement strategies and activities

2. Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, civic leaders and stakeholders

3. Organize and facilitate community meetings, focus groups and public forums

4. Act as the primary liaison between CivicBridge and the communities we serve

5. Develop outreach materials and manage communication channels for public engagement

6. Monitor feedback, trends and community needs to inform program design and improvements

7. Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

1. Certificate / Diploma / Degree in Community Development, Communications, Social Sciences or a related field

2. 1+ years of experience in community engagement, public outreach or stakeholder relations

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

4. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and adapt to different cultural contexts

5. Excellent project management and event coordination abilities

6. Proficiency in digital engagement tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Eventbrite, social media platforms)

Preferred Skills

1. Experience working in the civic, nonprofit or government sector

2. Multilingual abilities are an asset

3. Knowledge of community-based participatory approaches and inclusive engagement methods