Community Engagement Advisor - Herzogenaurach, Deutschland - Adidas

Adidas

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Herzogenaurach, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

ABOUT US

Welcome to the adidas Foundation We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide.

As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change.

Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet.

Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life.

Learn more about us here- FUNDING & IMPACT

While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission.

We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding.

Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments.

Our local initiatives in the greater Nuremberg area serve as a launching pad for global expansion, empowering communities around the world.

Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals.

By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.

- JOIN OUR TEAM

As the adidas Foundation is celebrating its first year of operations, we are building our team to drive great impact.

If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining the adidas Foundation.

Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come.

_________________________- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADVISOR - ADIDAS FOUNDATION (M/F/D)- The Community Engagement Advisor plays a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections with key communities relevant to the mission of the adidas Foundation, developing and advising on participatory and community-led approaches that help ensure the work of the adidas Foundation is aligned with the interests, ambitions, and contextual realities of communities we work with.

This role is critical to mainstreaming inclusive approaches and amplifying the voices, views, and stories of communities we aim to support to ensure they remain central to the decision making and actions of the organization and its partners.

Through direct facilitation of community engagement initiatives, providing tools, guidance and capacity building as needed, the Community Engagement Advisor will imbed an organizational culture of keeping communities at the heart of all that we do.

Key Responsibilities:
Support implementation of the adidas Foundation's global stakeholder engagement strategy in all areas as needed, particularly leading in implementation of community engagement elements of it
Develop community engagement tools, techniques, guidelines, and projects that ensure the actions of the adidas Foundation can address the true needs, interests, barriers, and ambitions of the communities we aim to serve
Facilitate participatory and capacity building activities related to community engagement, creating forums and communities of practice as needed across the adidas Foundation and its network of partners and stakeholders
Align community engagement efforts with broader communication strategies and engagement activities, actively liaising with diverse audiences, attending key meetings, and meticulously overseeing messaging alignment with feedback received from partners and communities
Define best practice approaches to safeguarding partners and communities the adidas Foundation works with, collaborating with the Operations department to ensure these are integrated into essential policies, oversight, and grievance mechanisms
Contribute to the creation of essential communication assets tailored for funders, partners, political and public representatives, and other stakeholders that convey the stories of our partners and communities in a respectful and ethical manner that aligns with the values of the adidas Foundation
Work closely with MEAL and Programs to ensure robust capture of community engagement insights and integration back into partnership and program design
Drive initiatives to ensure necessary stakeholders within the adidas Foundation and its netw