Community Engagement Facilitator (Remote)

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Competitive contractor rate

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Community Engagement Facilitator for a fully remote contractor role. Design and implement virtual engagement strategies, gather community insights, and ensure programs reflect local needs from your own workspace.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, facilitates online meetings, and builds relationships with diverse communities. Remote work offers flexibility and the chance to impact projects across Paarl, Western Cape and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation, or stakeholder relations, preferably remote.
• Excellent virtual facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Teams and online engagement platforms.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Content creation for online communication is a plus.
• Proactive and creative approach to community engagement.
• Understanding of community development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute virtual community engagement strategies and plans.
• Organize and facilitate online meetings, workshops, focus groups, and webinars.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations through digital channels.
• Gather feedback and insights from community stakeholders to inform program development and decision-making.
• Develop clear and accessible communication materials for online engagement.
• Manage online community platforms and social media channels to foster engagement.
• Document engagement activities, report on findings, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate community feedback into project planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities to expand reach and engagement through innovative virtual methods.

Skills

Verbal communication

Virtual facilitation

Stakeholder relations

Digital engagement tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dynamic and skilled Community Engagement Facilitator for a fully remote contractor position. This role is pivotal in fostering strong connections and facilitating dialogue between our organization and the communities we serve across Paarl, Western Cape and beyond. You will be responsible for designing and implementing creative engagement strategies, gathering community insights, and ensuring that our initiatives are responsive to local needs. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, adept at building rapport virtually, and passionate about community development. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, enabling you to connect with diverse groups and stakeholders without geographical constraints. You will play a key role in amplifying community voices and ensuring our projects are collaboratively developed and implemented, making a significant impact from your own workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute virtual community engagement strategies and plans.
• Organize and facilitate online meetings, workshops, focus groups, and webinars.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations through digital channels.
• Gather feedback and insights from community stakeholders to inform program development and decision-making.
• Develop clear and accessible communication materials for online engagement.
• Manage online community platforms and social media channels to foster engagement.
• Document engagement activities, report on findings, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate community feedback into project planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities to expand reach and engagement through innovative virtual methods.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation, or stakeholder relations, preferably in a remote setting.
• Excellent virtual facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using various online collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and digital engagement platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Experience in content creation for online communication is a plus.
• A proactive and creative approach to community engagement.
• Demonstrated understanding of community development principles.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate of per annum.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on impactful community projects.
• Flexible working hours.
• Gain valuable experience in remote community engagement.