Community Liaison Officer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Competitive salary

Community engagement

Professional development

Local impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Liaison Officer to serve as the primary link between the organization and the Paarl community. The role focuses on building trust, coordinating outreach, and gathering feedback to inform program development.

You will organize meetings, represent the organization at local forums, and collaborate with community leaders to address inquiries with professionalism and empathy. This is a full-time, on-the-ground position offering growing opportunities and meaningful

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community engagement, public relations, or a similar role.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Understanding of community dynamics and local issues within the Paarl region.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communication channels.
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
• A genuine commitment to community development and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations in Paarl.
• Act as a bridge for communication between the organization and the community, conveying information effectively in both directions.
• Identify community needs, concerns, and opportunities, and report them to the organization for consideration.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, events, and outreach activities to promote engagement and awareness.
• Assist in the development and implementation of community outreach strategies.
• Represent the organization at community forums, events, and meetings.
• Address community inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an engaging and resourceful Community Liaison Officer to serve as the primary point of contact between the organization and the communities it serves in Paarl. This role is essential for building trust, facilitating communication, and ensuring that community needs and feedback are understood and integrated into program development. You will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with community members, local leaders, and stakeholders, organizing outreach activities, and promoting the organization's initiatives. This is an on-the-ground, in-person position requiring excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a focus on serving the Paarl area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations in Paarl.
• Act as a bridge for communication between the organization and the community, conveying information effectively in both directions.
• Identify community needs, concerns, and opportunities, and report them to the organization for consideration.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, events, and outreach activities to promote engagement and awareness.
• Assist in the development and implementation of community outreach strategies.
• Represent the organization at community forums, events, and meetings.
• Address community inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community engagement, public relations, or a similar role.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with diverse community groups.
• Understanding of community dynamics and local issues within the Paarl region.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communication channels.
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage.
• A genuine commitment to community development and social impact.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a competitive salary.
• Opportunity to be a key representative of a valued charitable organization.
• Direct engagement with and service to the Paarl community.
• Professional development in community relations and stakeholder management.
• A role that fosters strong local connections and impact.