Remote Community Engagement Strategist

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Competitive contractor rate

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Community Engagement Facilitator for a fully remote contractor role. Design and implement virtual engagement strategies, gather community insights, and ensure programs reflect local needs from your own workspace.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, facilitates online meetings, and builds relationships with diverse communities. Remote work offers flexibility and the chance to impact projects across Paarl, Western Cape and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, facilitation, or stakeholder relations, preferably remote.
• Excellent virtual facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Zoom, Teams and online engagement platforms.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Content creation for online communication is a plus.
• Proactive and creative approach to community engagement.
• Understanding of community development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute virtual community engagement strategies and plans.
• Organize and facilitate online meetings, workshops, focus groups, and webinars.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, leaders, and local organizations through digital channels.
• Gather feedback and insights from community stakeholders to inform program development and decision-making.
• Develop clear and accessible communication materials for online engagement.
• Manage online community platforms and social media channels to foster engagement.
• Document engagement activities, report on findings, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate community feedback into project planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities to expand reach and engagement through innovative virtual methods.

Skills

Verbal communication

Virtual facilitation

Stakeholder relations

Digital engagement tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Social media platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Community Engagement Facilitator for a fully remote contractor role. Design and implement virtual engagement strategies, gather community insights, and ensure programs reflect local needs from your own workspace.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, facilitates online meetings, and builds relationships with diverse communities. Remote work offers flexibility and the chance to impact projects across Paarl, Western Cape and beyond.