Senior Community Engagement Lead, Remote

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Remote work support

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Manager for a prominent nonprofit focused on improving educational outcomes for underprivileged youth. This fully remote role spans South Africa and emphasizes building partnerships with community stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partner organizations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in community engagement or program management, with exceptional communication and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, PR, or related field.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years in community engagement or program management in non-profit.
• Proven ability to develop and implement engagement strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to reach diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; manages multiple priorities.
• Experience with virtual collaboration tools and CRM software.
• Understanding of SA non-profit landscape.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with community leaders, schools, and NGOs.
• Organize outreach events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Represent the organization at forums, conferences, and events.
• Oversee volunteer program: recruitment, training, support.
• Monitor and report on program progress and impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with needs.
• Develop and manage budgets for engagement activities.
• Stay updated on trends in community development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Remote collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Community Development / Public Relations

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Manager for a prominent nonprofit focused on improving educational outcomes for underprivileged youth. This fully remote role spans South Africa and emphasizes building partnerships with community stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partner organizations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in community engagement or program management, with exceptional communication and strategic planning skills.