Community Engagement Facilitator

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Exposure to diverse communities

Team support and guidance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Engagement Facilitator to drive remote engagement across the Eastern Cape, including Port Elizabeth. You will design strategies to foster participation, gather feedback, and promote social programs through online channels while collaborating with local stakeholders.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong virtual presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple online initiatives.

Qualifications

• Background in Community Development, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation, or outreach, preferably with remote components.
• Excellent virtual communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools, social media, and digital engagement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute remote strategies for engaging diverse community groups.
• Organize and facilitate online forums, webinars, and virtual community meetings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders and stakeholders via digital platforms.
• Gather community input and feedback on proposed projects and services through surveys and online discussions.
• Promote community participation in social initiatives and events.
• Document engagement activities and report on outcomes to project stakeholders.

Skills

Virtual communication

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Community Development or related field

Tools

Online collaboration tools

Social media platforms

Webinar platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Community Engagement Facilitator for a contract position, operating remotely. This role is essential for building bridges between the organization and the communities it serves, particularly within the Eastern Cape region. You will be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to foster active participation, gather community feedback, and promote social programs through various online channels. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to drive meaningful engagement, foster collaboration, and contribute to the positive development of communities, all while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and contributing to impactful projects in Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute remote strategies for engaging diverse community groups.
• Organize and facilitate online forums, webinars, and virtual community meetings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders and stakeholders via digital platforms.
• Gather community input and feedback on proposed projects and services through surveys and online discussions.
• Promote community participation in social initiatives and events.
• Document engagement activities and report on outcomes to project stakeholders.

Requirements

• A background in Community Development, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation, or outreach, preferably with remote components.
• Excellent virtual communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in using online collaboration tools, social media, and digital engagement platforms.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles within the Eastern Cape context.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate, reflecting the remote nature of the role.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
• Opportunity to gain experience on diverse community projects.
• Direct contribution to positive community outcomes in Port Elizabeth.
• Supportive virtual team environment for collaboration and guidance.