Coastal Conservation Outreach Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coastal conservation team

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks an Environmental Outreach Coordinator to connect communities with coastal conservation efforts, deliver workshops, and organize outreach initiatives along the coast. You will design programs for schools and businesses, recruit volunteers, and collaborate with local government and NGOs to promote sustainable practices and biodiversity protection.

This role blends field work with coordination, offering opportunities to impact marine ecosystems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Education, or related field.
• 3+ years in environmental education, community outreach, or conservation programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement outreach and education programs for schools, communities, and businesses.
• Organize community clean-ups, workshops, and awareness campaigns in Richards Bay.
• Develop educational materials and resources on coastal conservation topics.
• Represent the organization at community events and public forums.
• Build relationships with local stakeholders including government bodies and NGOs.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate findings into outreach messages.
• Monitor and report on outreach impact using KPIs.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for outreach activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organizational skills

Volunteer management

Community engagement

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visual communication tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks an Environmental Outreach Coordinator to connect communities with coastal conservation efforts, deliver workshops, and organize outreach initiatives along the coast. You will design programs for schools and businesses, recruit volunteers, and collaborate with local government and NGOs to promote sustainable practices and biodiversity protection.

This role blends field work with coordination, offering opportunities to impact marine ecosystems and