Community Outreach & Engagement Lead

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Outreach Coordinator in Paarl, Western Cape, to connect with diverse community groups, identify needs, and promote services. The role focuses on developing outreach strategies, building partnerships, and organizing engagement events to extend the organization's reach.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in outreach or related coordination, excellent communication, and strong networking abilities, with a passion for community development

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Development, Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of community outreach or program coordination.
• Proven ability to develop and implement outreach strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in event planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic community outreach plans.
• Identify and engage with target community groups and stakeholders.
• Organize and manage community events, workshops, and information sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Promote the organization's services and programs effectively within the community.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and service delivery.
• Represent the organization at community forums and events.
• Develop outreach materials and communication strategies.
• Track and report on outreach activities, successes, and challenges.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of outreach efforts with organizational goals.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Social Work / Community Development / Communications

Tools

Office software

Social media platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Outreach Coordinator in Paarl, Western Cape, to connect with diverse community groups, identify needs, and promote services. The role focuses on developing outreach strategies, building partnerships, and organizing engagement events to extend the organization's reach.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in outreach or related coordination, excellent communication, and strong networking abilities, with a passion for community development