Santiago de Compostela, the heart of Galicia and final stop on the Camino, is a city rich in culture, history, and global connection. While known for its spiritual significance, it’s also a vibrant community facing real challenges. Our work centers on helping people reconnect with themselves, the world, and their Creator through community transformation—investing in small businesses, sustainability, and social inclusion to empower lasting local impact.
The Community Engagement Worker is a bridge-builder, communicator, and advocate who helps strengthen our organization's reputation, impact, and collaboration within the community by fostering positive relationships and meaningful connections between our organization and the community we are in.
Key Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Relationship Building:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with community members, local organizations, government entities, and other stakeholders to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations.
Ensure community feedback is considered in decision-making processes to identify opportunities for collaboration.
Identify and cultivate partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and institutions to enhance the impact and reach of our community engagement efforts.
Collaborate with partners to co-create initiatives that address community needs and achieve shared goals.
Communication:
Plan and execute effective communication strategies to inform and engage the community about our organization's mission, goals, and initiatives.
Utilize various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, town hall meetings, and community events, to keep community members informed and involved.
Serve as an advocate for the organization, promoting its values, impact, and initiatives within the community and beyond.
Feedback Collection and Analysis:
Design and administer surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms to gather insights from community members.
Analyze collected data to identify trends, concerns, and opportunities for improvement, and present findings to relevant teams.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Champion diversity and inclusion efforts by ensuring that all community members have equitable access to our programs and initiatives.
Promote a welcoming and inclusive environment that respects the diverse perspectives and cultures within the community.
Qualifications:
Experience in Community Development, Communication, Public Relations, Sociology, Social Work, Social Entrepreneurship, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Strong project management skills.
Proficiency in using digital and social media platforms for community outreach.
Analytical mindset and ability to gather and interpret data for actionable insights.
Knowledge of local community dynamics, issues, and cultural sensitivities.
Passion for building relationships, fostering collaboration, and making a positive impact on communities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Have or complete B2 Level Spanish
Placement Details
Community Development Coordinator
Participatory Researcher
Short-term Teams Coordinator and Host
