Community Engagement Specialist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Fully remote

Impactful work

Professional development

Team in Gauteng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Community Engagement Specialist to lead remote engagement efforts across charitable initiatives. This role focuses on building trust with communities, gathering feedback, and promoting participation from anywhere, including Vereeniging.

You will design and implement strategies, organize virtual meetings, and track engagement metrics to measure impact. The position offers fully remote work and opportunities to influence program outcomes across Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community development, outreach, or engagement roles.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, particularly in virtual settings.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.
• Experience in designing and implementing engagement strategies.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and online engagement platforms.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and social issues.
• A deep commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative community engagement strategies to foster participation.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, groups, and individuals.
• Organize and facilitate virtual community meetings, workshops, consultations.
• Gather community feedback to inform program development and improvement.
• Create engaging content and resources to promote community involvement.
• Represent the organization in online forums and digital spaces.
• Track engagement metrics and report on outreach effectiveness.

Skills

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Virtual facilitation

Communication skills

Facilitation

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Community Engagement Specialist to lead their remote engagement efforts across various initiatives. This role is fundamental to fostering strong connections between the organization and the communities it serves, ensuring programs are responsive to local needs and that community members are actively involved. You will design and implement strategies to build trust, gather feedback, and promote participation in our vital charitable activities. As a remote-first position, this role requires exceptional communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to connect and inspire stakeholders effectively from anywhere, contributing significantly to our mission in areas like Vereeniging without requiring a physical office presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative community engagement strategies to foster meaningful participation.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with community leaders, groups, and individuals.
• Organize and facilitate virtual community meetings, workshops, and consultations.
• Gather community feedback and insights to inform program development and improvement.
• Create engaging content and resources to promote community involvement.
• Represent the organization in online forums and digital community spaces.
• Track engagement metrics and report on the effectiveness of outreach initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community development, outreach, or engagement roles.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, particularly in virtual settings.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations.
• Experience in designing and implementing engagement strategies.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and online engagement platforms.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and social issues.
• A deep commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package suitable for a remote role.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to significantly influence community relationships and program impact.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Be part of a dedicated, mission-driven team making a difference across regions such as Gauteng.