Remote Community Engagement Coordinator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Fully remote role

Professional development support

Online training resources

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Community Engagement Coordinator to lead initiatives nationwide. The role focuses on engaging diverse communities online, organizing virtual events, and growing digital channels from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate will develop engagement strategies, create content for newsletters and blogs, monitor metrics, and collaborate with internal teams to align with program goals. Flexibility and remote-first discipline are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community engagement with remote interaction.
• Ability to use digital tools and platforms for communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills for remote work.
• Experience in content creation and social media management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement remote community engagement strategies.
• Organize virtual events, workshops, and online forums.
• Manage social media presence and online community platforms.
• Create engaging digital content including newsletters and blogs.
• Monitor engagement metrics and report findings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align with program goals.

Skills

Community engagement

Remote work

Digital communication

Content creation

Social media management

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and proactive Remote Community Engagement Coordinator to lead initiatives from anywhere in the country. This role is crucial for building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse community groups and stakeholders, primarily through digital platforms. You will be responsible for developing and executing engagement strategies, organizing virtual events, and managing online communication channels to foster a sense of community and belonging among our client's beneficiaries. This is a fully remote position designed for an individual who excels in virtual collaboration and is passionate about leveraging technology to create meaningful connections and drive social impact, ensuring our client's programs reach and resonate with communities across the nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive remote community engagement strategies.
• Organize and facilitate virtual events, workshops, and online forums.
• Manage and grow the client's social media presence and online community platforms.
• Develop engaging digital content, including newsletters, blog posts, and social media updates.
• Monitor community feedback and engagement metrics, providing regular reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align engagement efforts with program goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in community engagement, social work, or a related field, with a focus on remote interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to use digital tools and platforms for communication and engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks remotely.
• Experience in content creation and social media management.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote-first environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy of a fully remote role.
• Opportunities to work on impactful community projects from your home office.
• Professional development support and access to online training resources.
• A collaborative virtual team environment that values innovation and initiative.