Community Engagement Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Community impact & visibility

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Specialist to build strong ties with local communities. The role combines on-site outreach with remote planning, reporting, and communication to support social impact and organizational visibility.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years in outreach or PR, with excellent written and verbal communication and a proven ability to engage diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or a related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, comfortable with both in-person and remote tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute community engagement plans and outreach strategies.
• Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and public forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local groups, and stakeholders.
• Communicate organizational initiatives, programs, and impact to the community.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform organizational planning and service delivery.
• Create engaging content for communication channels, including newsletters and social media.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Sociology, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and outgoing Community Engagement Specialist to join their team in Queenstown . This role is pivotal in building and strengthening relationships between the organization and the diverse communities it serves. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to foster understanding, collaboration, and participation. This hybrid position requires a balance of on-site community outreach activities and remote planning, reporting, and communication, offering a flexible yet impactful way to contribute. We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for community development and social impact, who can effectively represent our client's mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute community engagement plans and outreach strategies.
• Organize and facilitate community events, workshops, and public forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local groups, and stakeholders.
• Communicate organizational initiatives, programs, and impact to the community.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform organizational planning and service delivery.
• Create engaging content for communication channels, including newsletters and social media.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or a related role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, comfortable with both in-person and remote tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• A role with significant community impact and organizational visibility.