Remote Youth Engagement Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Remote Youth Engagement Specialist to connect with and support young people in Soweto and Gauteng from anywhere. You will design and run virtual programs that foster skill development, mentorship, and community building through digital platforms.

The role focuses on online guidance, career pathways, and connecting youth with internships and employment opportunities, while monitoring engagement and feedback to adapt programs for maximum impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, education, community development or related field.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles.
• Excellent digital communication and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools and virtual event platforms.
• Creative, adaptable and able to engage young people online.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging virtual programs and initiatives for youth.
• Utilize social media and digital platforms to connect with and recruit young participants.
• Provide online guidance and mentorship to youth on educational and career pathways.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and activities focused on life skills, leadership, and empowerment.
• Connect youth with relevant online resources, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Monitor participant engagement and feedback, adapting programs as needed.

Skills

Youth work

Digital communication

Online engagement

Content creation

Remote work

Tools

Virtual event platforms

Online collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and creative Remote Youth Engagement Specialist to connect with and support young people in Soweto and the surrounding Gauteng communities. This position operates entirely remotely, focusing on leveraging digital platforms and virtual strategies to engage youth, provide guidance, and connect them with opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will design and implement virtual programs that foster skill development, mentorship, and community building among young individuals, contributing to a brighter future for the youth of Soweto from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging virtual programs and initiatives for youth.
• Utilize social media and digital platforms to connect with and recruit young participants.
• Provide online guidance and mentorship to youth on educational and career pathways.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and activities focused on life skills, leadership, and empowerment.
• Connect youth with relevant online resources, internships, and employment opportunities.
• Monitor participant engagement and feedback, adapting programs as needed.

Requirements

• Experience in youth work, education, community development, or a related field, preferably with online engagement.
• Strong understanding of youth development principles and challenges.
• Excellent digital communication and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools and virtual event platforms.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to engage young people effectively online.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote caseload.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in digital youth engagement.
• Work on innovative programs making a difference in Soweto 's youth community.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization focused on youth empowerment.