Community Outreach Lead — Hybrid & Social Impact

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Meaningful social impact

Professional development and training

Supportive and collaborative team

Hybrid work arrangement

Opportunity to contribute to Gauteng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on building strong community ties, coordinating volunteers, and expanding outreach through events and partnerships. The Hybrid role balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will manage outreach programs, maintain stakeholder relationships, and contribute to fundraising efforts while participating in community development initiatives across Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach, volunteer management, or related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Demonstrated passion for social causes and community development.
• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as required.
• Driver's license and reliable transport advantageous for Gauteng travel.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; Charity/Voluntary sector experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community outreach programs and events.
• Cultivate relationships with community stakeholders and partners.
• Represent the organization at events, workshops, and forums.
• Manage a database of community contacts and activities.
• Assist in creating outreach materials and content.
• Organize volunteer recruitment drives and manage schedules.
• Track outreach effectiveness and report on KPIs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent outreach messaging.
• Stay informed on community needs to adapt strategies.
• Support fundraising through community engagement.

Skills

Community outreach

Volunteer management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Driver's license

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on building strong community ties, coordinating volunteers, and expanding outreach through events and partnerships. The Hybrid role balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate will manage outreach programs, maintain stakeholder relationships, and contribute to fundraising efforts while participating in community development initiatives across Gauteng.