Community Engagement & Co-Creation Specialist

Community Engagement & Co-Creation Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced professional to design and facilitate engagement initiatives that bring together diverse stakeholder groups and support collaborative decision-making processes. This role focuses on creating meaningful participation opportunities and fostering strong relationships across communities and partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate stakeholder engagement and consultation activities.

• Facilitate workshops, meetings, focus groups, and collaborative sessions.

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, partner organizations, and key stakeholders.

• Develop engagement strategies and participation frameworks tailored to project needs.

• Support co-creation and service design initiatives through structured collaboration methods.

• Document engagement activities, outcomes, and key insights.

• Prepare reports, recommendations, and summaries for project teams and decision-makers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community engagement, stakeholder management, facilitation, or related fields.

• Strong workshop facilitation and group moderation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups and managing varying perspectives.

• Knowledge of co-creation, participatory design, or community engagement methodologies.

• Ability to plan and deliver interactive workshops and collaborative activities.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting urban development, regeneration, placemaking, or public-sector initiatives.

• Familiarity with citizen engagement programs and participatory decision-making processes.

• Experience collaborating with non-profit organizations, local communities, or public institutions.

• Understanding of service design, human-centered design, or innovation methodologies.