Community Outreach Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Fully remote environment

Professional development

Impact-driven team

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a proactive Community Outreach Specialist for a fully remote role. You will build connections with underserved populations, design outreach strategies, and raise awareness of services across Randburg and beyond.

You will develop partnerships, create outreach materials, and organize events while tracking outcomes and gathering community feedback to inform program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Proven experience in community outreach, marketing, or public relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proficiency with remote communication tools, social media and CRM software.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills for remote project work.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement outreach strategies to engage target demographics.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute outreach materials (digital and physical).
• Organize and facilitate virtual or in-person outreach events and information sessions.
• Track and report outreach activities, KPIs and outcomes.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Networking & relationship-building

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

CRM software

Remote communication tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and driven Community Outreach Specialist for a fully remote position. This role is vital for expanding the organization's reach and impact by building meaningful connections within the community, particularly focusing on engaging underserved populations. You will develop and execute outreach strategies, foster partnerships, and raise awareness about available services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to leverage their communication skills and passion for social impact in a flexible, remote work environment, supporting initiatives across Randburg and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive community outreach strategies to engage target demographics.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with community organizations, local leaders, and stakeholders.
• Develop and distribute outreach materials (digital and physical) to raise awareness of services and programs.
• Organize and facilitate virtual or in-person outreach events and information sessions.
• Track and report on outreach activities, key performance indicators, and outcomes.
• Gather feedback from the community to inform program development and service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in community outreach, marketing, or public relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in using remote communication tools, social media, and CRM software.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive remote work benefits.
• Significant flexibility with fully remote working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape and expand the organization's community presence.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Be part of a passionate team focused on driving positive social change.