Community Engagement Officer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a vibrant Community Engagement Officer to strengthen the organization’s connection with the local community and promote awareness of its services.

You will plan and execute outreach activities, engage with diverse community groups, and act as a key ambassador for the organization in the Northern Cape. The role offers flexible hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach, public relations, social work, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
• A passion for community development and a commitment to serving the Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies and outreach programs in Kimberley.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to foster dialogue and participation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community leaders, residents, and local organizations.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform program development and organizational strategy.
• Create engaging content for newsletters, social media, and other communication channels to highlight community involvement.
• Represent the organization at community gatherings and events.

Skills

Community outreach

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Social media

Tools

Content creation tools

Job description

Our client, an influential non-profit organization in Kimberley , is seeking a vibrant and personable Community Engagement Officer . This role is integral to strengthening the organization's connection with the local community in the Northern Cape, fostering positive relationships, and promoting awareness of its services. You will be responsible for planning and executing outreach activities, engaging with diverse community groups, and ensuring that the organization remains responsive to community needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a key ambassador for a worthy cause within the Northern Cape region .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies and outreach programs in Kimberley .
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and events to foster dialogue and participation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with community leaders, residents, and local organizations.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform program development and organizational strategy.
• Create engaging content for newsletters, social media, and other communication channels to highlight community involvement.
• Represent the organization at community gatherings and events.

Requirements

• Experience in community outreach, public relations, social work, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
• A passion for community development and a commitment to serving the Northern Cape .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A meaningful role focused on building connections within the Kimberley community .
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to social impact.