Community Outreach Assistant

About the role

A full-time Community Outreach Assistant is sought to support community engagement activities, outreach programmes and public communication initiatives. The role suits someone with strong interpersonal skills, a genuine interest in community development and the ability to coordinate activities, communicate with diverse groups and build relationships with community members and partner organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating outreach programmes and engagement activities.
• Communicate with community members, local organisations and stakeholders.
• Help prepare and distribute outreach materials, announcements and programme information.
• Organise community meetings, workshops, events and awareness campaigns.
• Respond to general inquiries and give information on available programmes and services.
• Maintain records of contacts, participation, feedback and outreach activities.
• Collect feedback, identify community needs and concerns, and coordinate logistics such as schedules, venues and materials.
• Support communication through social media, email and other channels.
• Build relationships with community groups and partner organisations.
• Prepare basic activity reports and perform other administrative duties.

Required profile

• Diploma or certificate in Community Development, Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations or a related field is an advantage.
• Previous experience in community outreach, customer service or event coordination is preferred but not mandatory.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; friendly and approachable with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities, basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to manage several tasks, work independently or in a team, and willingness to learn.
• Must live in the UAE, be legally authorised to reside and work there, hold a personal UAE bank account, and not hold Seeker, Tourist, Visit, War, Grace Period or Cancelled visas.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities to develop community engagement and communication skills.
• Exposure to outreach programmes and community development initiatives.
• A professional, supportive working environment and opportunities for continuous learning and career development.