Community Organizer - Social Impact

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Provident fund contributions

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Community Organizer in Kimberley to drive social impact initiatives. You will mobilize residents, engage community leaders, and design grassroots programs addressing education, poverty alleviation, and access to services.

The role involves significant fieldwork in Kimberley with hybrid planning and remote reporting from an office space. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and travel locally is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Community Development, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in community organizing or related social impact roles.
• Proven ability to mobilize and engage diverse groups.
• Strong understanding of social justice and community development principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community organizing strategies to mobilize residents.
• Identify community needs through surveys, dialogue, and research.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and events to foster engagement and action.
• Build relationships with community members, leaders and stakeholders.
• Recruit, train and support community volunteers and local leaders.
• Advocate for community interests with local authorities and service providers.

Skills

Community mobilization

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Development or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and results-oriented Community Organizer to drive social impact initiatives in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This role is vital for mobilizing community members, fostering civic engagement, and advocating for positive change in areas such as education, poverty alleviation, and access to services. You will work closely with local residents, community leaders, and partner organizations to identify needs, develop strategies, and implement grassroots projects. This position utilizes a hybrid work model, involving significant fieldwork within the Kimberley community and collaborative planning and reporting activities remotely or from a designated office space. It's a chance to be a catalyst for meaningful development in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing community organizing strategies to mobilize residents and build local capacity.
• Identifying community needs and priorities through research, surveys, and dialogue with residents.
• Facilitating community meetings, workshops, and events to foster engagement and collective action.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with diverse community members, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Recruiting, training, and supporting community volunteers and local leaders.
• Advocating for community interests and collaborating with local authorities and service providers to address identified needs.
• Developing project proposals and seeking resources to support community initiatives.
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of organizing efforts and reporting on progress.
• Maintaining accurate records of community contacts, activities, and outcomes.

Requirements

• A degree or relevant qualification in Community Development, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community organizing, activism, or a related social impact role.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize and engage diverse groups of people.
• Strong understanding of social justice issues and community development principles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in research, data collection, and report writing.
• Experience working within the Northern Cape province is highly advantageous.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and undertake significant local travel.
• A commitment to grassroots empowerment and social change.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package that reflects the importance of this role and your experience.
• This hybrid position offers the flexibility to balance fieldwork with administrative tasks, supporting work-life integration.
• You will have the opportunity to make a significant and tangible impact on community development in Kimberley.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment are provided.
• Benefits include annual leave and potential for contributions to provident fund.
• Join an organization dedicated to empowering communities.