Specialist, Innovation Ecosystems (San Francisco) Location: San Francisco Type: Full-time Posted: Yesterday Requisition ID: R3655 Please Note: This role requires the ability to work onsite 3 days per week per company policy. This role is funded through May 2026 with the possibility of extension. Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 About the World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. We bring together leaders from various sectors to shape global, regional, and industry agendas and address shared challenges. About the Centre for Urban Transformation The Centre advances urban public-private collaboration for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities worldwide. About UpLink UpLink is an initiative to support entrepreneurs in addressing urgent global challenges, building ecosystems for purpose-driven startups. Role Motivation The Yes/Cities initiative promotes innovative urban solutions. As the program transitions to new governance, we seek a proactive Specialist to support this change and facilitate knowledge sharing across the global network. Team Overview The team collaborates with city leaders, innovators, and civil society to co-create solutions for urban challenges, leveraging the Forum’s global reach. Responsibilities Transition Support: Manage governance transition, support knowledge transfer, prepare stakeholder materials. Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Building: Coordinate outreach, develop engagement materials, identify support partners, update ecosystem maps. Events: Support event planning, manage participant engagement, facilitate bilateral meetings, assist with logistics. Global Collaboration: Coordinate with other teams, ensure visibility of local efforts, support onboarding of new cities. Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s in relevant fields. 2+ years in project coordination, urban development, or innovation ecosystems. Knowledge of local urban ecosystems; experience in San Francisco is a plus. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce familiarity is a plus. Experience in knowledge management and capacity building. Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous. Why Work at the Forum Join us to be a driver for positive change, working with diverse stakeholders to shape a better future.

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