Community Engagement Specialist

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Community Engagement Specialist to build and nurture relationships within the local community, delivering outreach activities and gathering feedback for program development. The role blends hands-on community work with remote administrative tasks, contributing to community well-being in the Eastern Cape.

The position emphasizes collaboration with local leaders, planning and facilitating meetings, workshops, and events to drive meaningful dialogue and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
• Proven ability to organize and manage community events and outreach activities.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities within the Eastern Cape region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective community engagement strategies and plans.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to foster dialogue and participation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, local leaders, and stakeholders.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform program design and delivery.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Track and report on engagement activities, outcomes, and impact.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Community engagement

Event planning

Public relations

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Engagement Specialist to join their team in Queenstown . This role is central to building and nurturing relationships within the local community, ensuring our client's initiatives resonate with residents and meet their needs. You will be responsible for planning and executing outreach activities, facilitating communication, and gathering feedback to inform program development. This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: hands-on interaction within the community and the flexibility of remote work for administrative tasks and strategic planning, contributing significantly to community well-being in the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective community engagement strategies and plans.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to foster dialogue and participation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, local leaders, and stakeholders.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform program design and delivery.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Track and report on engagement activities, outcomes, and impact.

Requirements

• Experience in community development, social work, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
• Proven ability to organize and manage community events and outreach activities.
• Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities within the Eastern Cape region.
• Proficiency in standard office software and communication tools for hybrid work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding career path focused on making a positive community impact.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.