Remote Community Impact & Engagement Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Community Engagement Specialist to design and execute digital engagement strategies across South Africa, focusing on Bloemfontein and Free State communities. You will build relationships with community leaders, coordinate online forums, and develop content to promote service access nationwide.

The role requires a degree in communications or related field, proven remote engagement experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, social sciences, community development, or related field.
• Proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or program coordination.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing digital engagement strategies.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools, social media platforms, and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong understanding of diverse community needs and cultural sensitivities.
• Excellent written communication and content creation skills.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting on engagement metrics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement remote and digital community engagement strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and partner organizations across regions.
• Facilitate online forums, webinars, and virtual events to disseminate information and gather feedback.
• Develop engaging content for digital platforms to promote community involvement.
• Identify community needs and propose relevant program interventions.
• Coordinate outreach to ensure equitable access to services for diverse populations.
• Track and report on engagement metrics and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align community engagement with organizational goals.
• Provide support and guidance to local community representatives or volunteers.
• Stay informed about best practices in digital engagement and community development.

Skills

Virtual communication

Interpersonal skills

Content creation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Digital collaboration tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Community Engagement Specialist to design and execute digital engagement strategies across South Africa, focusing on Bloemfontein and Free State communities. You will build relationships with community leaders, coordinate online forums, and develop content to promote service access nationwide.

The role requires a degree in communications or related field, proven remote engagement experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills.