Remote Community Engagement & Outreach Leader

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous PTO and flexible remote hours

Professional development

Supportive mission-driven environment

Collaborative remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Manager for a fast-growing New Zealand non-profit focused on social impact. The role is fully remote and requires building relationships with diverse community stakeholders, organizing events, and amplifying the organization’s mission across platforms.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, at least 4 years in community engagement, and a passion for social development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field as listed in requirements.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in community engagement or similar roles.
• Proven ability to build rapport with diverse community groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience planning and executing virtual and in-person events.
• Proficiency with social media and basic digital communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, beneficiaries, and volunteers.
• Plan, organize, and execute virtual and in-person events and outreach activities.
• Manage social media channels to promote engagement and share updates.
• Create engaging content, newsletters, and outreach materials.
• Respond to inquiries and feedback professionally and promptly.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships within the community.
• Monitor engagement metrics and report insights for strategy improvement.
• Facilitate dialogue between the organization and the community.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Work, Communications, Community Development, or a related field

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Manager for a fast-growing New Zealand non-profit focused on social impact. The role is fully remote and requires building relationships with diverse community stakeholders, organizing events, and amplifying the organization’s mission across platforms.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, at least 4 years in community engagement, and a passion for social development.