Community Outreach Coordinator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Home office allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Mission-driven environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Outreach Coordinator to lead engagement initiatives remotely. You will identify community needs, develop outreach strategies, and coordinate virtual events and campaigns.

This role emphasizes building relationships, promoting social impact, and mobilising support across diverse community groups from any location. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community outreach or related field.
• Excellent networking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and project management skills.
• Proficiency with digital marketing tools, social media, and virtual meeting software.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Passion for social causes and community development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic community outreach plans and programs.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with community leaders, organisations, and potential partners.
• Organise and facilitate virtual events, webinars, and information sessions.
• Create compelling content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels to promote initiatives.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and improvements.
• Track and report on outreach activities, engagement metrics, and outcomes.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Digital marketing

Social media management

Remote work

Tools

Digital marketing tools

Social media platforms

Virtual meeting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Community Outreach Coordinator to spearhead engagement initiatives. This fully remote position allows you to connect with diverse community groups and stakeholders across various platforms, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting our client's mission. You will be instrumental in identifying community needs, developing impactful outreach strategies, and coordinating virtual events and campaigns. This role is perfect for a driven individual passionate about social impact who excels at building connections and mobilising support, working from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic community outreach plans and programs.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with community leaders, organisations, and potential partners.
• Organise and facilitate virtual events, webinars, and information sessions.
• Create compelling content for social media, newsletters, and other communication channels to promote initiatives.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and improvements.
• Track and report on outreach activities, engagement metrics, and outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community outreach , program coordination, or a related field.
• Excellent networking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and project management skills.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and virtual meeting software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Passion for social causes and community development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work arrangement with a fully remote setup.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in community engagement.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Direct contribution to building stronger communities.
• Allowance for home office expenses.