Community Outreach Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to manage and expand remote service initiatives in the Rustenburg area. You will design outreach strategies, engage with community leaders, and promote access to resources through digital channels.

The role emphasizes proactive communication, relationship building with NGOs and local businesses, and measuring impact to inform service development while working from a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community outreach, public relations, or program coordination.
• Exceptional virtual communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media management, and content creation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setup.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of the Rustenburg area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to connect with target community groups.
• Organize and facilitate virtual community engagement events and information sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, NGOs, and local businesses.
• Promote awareness of client services and resources through various digital channels.
• Collect feedback from the community to inform service development and improvements.
• Track outreach activities and report on key performance indicators to management.

Skills

Virtual communication

Interpersonal skills

Digital marketing tools

Remote coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Social Sciences

Tools

Social media management

Content creation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Community Outreach Specialist to manage and expand their remote service initiatives across the Rustenburg area. This role is vital for connecting with community members, understanding their needs, and ensuring access to essential support services. As a key member of their remote team, you will design and implement outreach strategies, build relationships with local organizations, and promote awareness of available resources. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses excellent communication skills, and is comfortable engaging with diverse populations through digital platforms, driving positive social impact from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic outreach plans to connect with target community groups.
• Organize and facilitate virtual community engagement events and information sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, NGOs, and local businesses.
• Promote awareness of client services and resources through various digital channels.
• Collect feedback from the community to inform service development and improvements.
• Track outreach activities and report on key performance indicators to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community outreach, public relations, or program coordination.
• Exceptional virtual communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media management, and content creation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setup.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of the Rustenburg area.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote position.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A collaborative virtual work environment focused on social good.
• The satisfaction of making a significant positive impact within the community.