Community Engagement Specialist
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About the Role
DCT Abu Dhabi seeks a Community Engagement Specialist on a 12-month freelance contract to organize community programs, manage online platforms, support events, and track engagement data.
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Responsibilities
- Organize and run recurring community activities end to end
- Manage scheduling, venues, registrations, speakers, mentors, and on site delivery for community activities
- Coordinate vendors, venues, and delivery partners and track costs against the allocated budget
- Support the execution of the year round community calendar
- Manage the community’s online spaces, including the community platform, social channels, and newsletters
- Publish the content calendar and ensure information on programs and events remains accurate and current
- Prepare communication materials for community programs, including announcements, event recaps, and creator content coordination
- Support the delivery of B2B and B2C events
- Assist with operational coordination and on site delivery as required
- Maintain the community database, including member information, program participation, and engagement across activities and platforms
- Track attendance, engagement, and satisfaction for every community activity
- Prepare accurate inputs for the unit’s KPI reporting
Requirements
- Hands on experience organizing community events from initial planning through to on site delivery
- Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, vendors, and stakeholders in parallel
- Ability to keep community members informed, engaged, and connected across different programs and platforms
- Fluency in English
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are currently looking for a Community Engagement Specialist to support a key initiative within the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on a 12 month freelance contract.
- DCT Abu Dhabi is the government entity responsible for driving the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture, tourism and creative industries, playing a central role in positioning the emirate as a global hub.
- Working within the Community Engagement unit, this role is responsible for delivering the day to day activities that keep the community active, connected, and growing.
Key Responsibilities
- Organize and run recurring community activities end to end.
- Manage scheduling, venues, registrations, speakers, mentors, and on site delivery for community activities.
- Coordinate vendors, venues, and delivery partners and track costs against the allocated budget.
- Support the execution of the year round community calendar.
- Manage the community’s online spaces, including the community platform, social channels, and newsletters.
- Publish the content calendar and ensure information on programs and events remains accurate and current.
- Prepare communication materials for community programs, including announcements, event recaps, and creator content coordination.
- Support the delivery of B2B and B2C events.
- Assist with operational coordination and on site delivery as required.
- Maintain the community database, including member information, program participation, and engagement across activities and platforms.
- Track attendance, engagement, and satisfaction for every community activity.
- Prepare accurate inputs for the unit’s KPI reporting.
Candidate Requirements
- Hands on experience organizing community events from initial planning through to on site delivery.
- Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, vendors, and stakeholders in parallel.
- Ability to keep community members informed, engaged, and connected across different programs and platforms.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience managing online community platforms and social media channels, including the delivery of content calendars.
- Experience supporting larger events, such as festivals, tournaments, and conferences, in operational roles.
- Basic data and reporting skills, including tracking participation and engagement and preparing simple reports.
- Arabic language ability is an asset.
Contract Duration
- 12 month freelance contract
Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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