Job Description

About the Role
Providing our community of expats with fun, high-quality events is at the heart of what we do! Through our events — organized by committed members in their free time — millions of InterNations members in 420 cities worldwide can meet, network, share their passion, and live unique experiences. To drive growth in the key Middle Eastern market, we're looking for a Local Community Engagement Specialist to be the on-the-ground coordinator for our local communities there, with a particular focus on Dubai and Arabia. In this role, you'll support and empower our event organizers in your region — who we call our Ambassadors and Consuls. You'll be the main regional point-of-contact and manage all aspects of your portfolio, trusted to guide and develop our communities in these cities as well as deliver an engaging, customer-centric experience for our members. As a Local Community Engagement Specialist for InterNations, you will:

• take ownership for a portfolio consisting of about 12 local communities in the Arabian Peninsula, ensure all operational KPIs are met, strive to exceed targets, and oversee the communities' further strategic development
• recruit, onboard, and empower InterNations members who volunteer their time to organize and host regular events and activities on a local level (our Ambassadors & Consuls)
• provide individual support and guidance to our event hosts
• actively assist with organizing and hosting monthly afterwork-like networking events in Dubai in close collaboration with our local Ambassadors
• analyze key metrics, gather region-specific insights, and positively contribute to the company's financial performance
• monitor, diversify, and ensure the high quality of our events and activities
• use your skills to prevent, mediate, and resolve conflicts, manage crisis situations, and implement risk management processes

You meet the following requirements:

• bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in Business Administration, Media Studies, Event Management, Cultural Science (or similar)
• fluency in written and spoken English is essential (additional languages are a plus)
• based in Dubai for at least 2+ years, knowledge of the local business culture and contacts in local restaurants and bars are a plus
• business sense and an entrepreneurial spirit
• willingness to travel occasionally and work evenings and/or weekends
• affinity for social networking applications and platforms
• communicative, assertive, reliable, and calm under pressure
• open, collaborative, and team player who enjoys working in an international environment

Are you the right one for the job?
Send us your application (CV and cover letter) today! Please note: We can only accept applications from self-employed entrepreneurs with a registered business. Job Type: Full-time