Community Outreach Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development resources

Collaborative team culture

Opportunity to contribute to community

Job summary

Placements24, a non-profit focused on social impact, seeks a proactive Community Outreach Manager to lead engagement efforts. This fully remote role connects with communities across South Africa from your home office, building relationships with stakeholders and driving awareness of the organization's mission.

You will develop outreach programs, organize virtual meetings and workshops, create digital content, and track activity to demonstrate impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in community engagement or PR, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong communication, presentation and virtual delivery skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to engage diverse populations.
• Build relationships with local leaders, community groups, and partners.
• Organize and facilitate virtual community meetings, workshops, and information sessions.
• Create and disseminate outreach materials, including digital content and social media updates.
• Track and report on outreach activities and their impact on program goals.

Skills

Community engagement

Public relations

Relationship building

Project management

Digital / social media

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected non-profit organization focused on social impact, is looking for a proactive and experienced Community Outreach Manager to lead their engagement efforts. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to connect with communities across South Africa from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with community stakeholders, developing outreach programs, and raising awareness about our client's mission. This role is ideal for a natural connector with excellent organizational skills and a passion for driving positive social change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic community outreach plans to engage diverse populations.
• Build and nurture relationships with local leaders, community groups, and partner organizations.
• Organize and facilitate virtual community meetings, workshops, and information sessions.
• Create and disseminate outreach materials, including digital content and social media updates.
• Track and report on outreach activities and their impact on program goals.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in community engagement, public relations, or a related field, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, adaptable for virtual delivery.
• Proficiency with digital communication tools and social media platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to significantly contribute to community development initiatives.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Access to professional development resources.