Especialista en Comunicación y Desarrollo Comunitario

Placements24; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 1,364,000 - 2,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and culturally rich work

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Especialista en Comunicación y Desarrollo Comunitario for Oaxaca City, Mexico. The role focuses on bridging communication between the organization and diverse communities, and external stakeholders, in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities include creating engaging content, developing communication plans, organizing community events, and documenting impact stories to support reporting and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or development communication.
• Proven experience in facilitating community dialogues and engagement.
• Strong understanding of sustainable development and community-based approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish with cultural nuance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans to support community development projects and initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and build relationships with community members, local leaders, and partner organizations.
• Create content for newsletters, reports, social media, and local media.
• Organize and support community meetings, workshops, and public awareness events.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies for community engagement goals.
• Assist in managing media relations and generating positive press coverage.
• Document community stories and project impacts for reporting and advocacy.
• Provide communication support to program staff working with communities.

Skills

Community outreach

Public relations

Storytelling

Spanish proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable development and cultural preservation, is seeking a passionate Especialista en Comunicación y Desarrollo Comunitario to join their team in the historic city of Oaxaca City, Oaxaca . This role is pivotal in bridging communication between the organization and the diverse communities it serves, as well as with external stakeholders and the media. You will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that promote community engagement, highlight program successes, and foster local partnerships. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and experience in community outreach and public relations, ideally within a non-profit context. Working in a hybrid model, you will have the opportunity to engage directly with communities while also contributing to broader strategic communication efforts. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in the region through impactful communication and community development initiatives. We are looking for someone who is adept at storytelling and can effectively communicate complex social issues to various audiences. Your contributions will be vital in amplifying the impact of our client's work in Oaxaca .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans to support community development projects and initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and build strong relationships with community members, local leaders, and partner organizations.
• Create engaging content for various communication channels, including newsletters, reports, social media, and local media.
• Organize and support community meetings, workshops, and public awareness events.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies in achieving community engagement goals.
• Assist in managing media relations and generating positive press coverage for the organization's activities.
• Document community stories and project impacts for reporting and advocacy purposes.
• Provide communication support to program staff working directly with communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, or development communication.
• Proven experience in facilitating community dialogues and engagement.
• Strong understanding of sustainable development principles and community-based approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish, with sensitivity to local dialects and cultural nuances.
• Proficiency in developing communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in both field and office settings (hybrid model).
• Experience working with non-profit organizations or in the Oaxaca region is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of .
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact initiatives.
• Collaborative and culturally rich work environment.
• Health insurance and professional development opportunities.