Community Engagement Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel allowance for outreach

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Community Engagement Specialist to join our Bloemfontein team. The role focuses on building strong links between the organization and diverse local communities, driving outreach, and informing program development with community input.

You will work across field-based outreach and office planning, organizing forums, and communicating initiatives to residents, leaders, and partner organizations in the Free State region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community engagement, public relations, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive community engagement plans and strategies.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and public forums.
• Build and nurture relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform organizational planning and program development.
• Promote the organization's services and initiatives within the community through various communication channels.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Communication planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Social Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Community Engagement Specialist to join their organization in Bloemfontein . This role is vital for building and maintaining strong relationships between the organization and the diverse communities it serves. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that foster positive engagement, facilitate communication, and ensure community needs are understood and addressed. Working collaboratively with various stakeholders, this position plays a crucial part in enhancing the organization's impact and reach within the Free State province. This role offers a blend of field-based outreach and office-based strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive community engagement plans and strategies.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and public forums.
• Build and nurture relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform organizational planning and program development.
• Promote the organization's services and initiatives within the community through various communication channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community engagement, public relations, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of the social and cultural landscape of Bloemfontein and the surrounding Free State region is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Travel allowance for community outreach activities.