Senior Community Outreach Lead (Remote SA)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote hours

Remote work stipend

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Outreach Coordinator for a fully remote position within South Africa. You will lead outreach strategies, build essential partnerships with community leaders and organizations, and oversee event-driven initiatives to improve program participation.

The role requires a strong track record in non-profit outreach, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration, Sociology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in community outreach or nonprofit program coordination.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics in the South African context.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase program participation.
• Build relationships with community leaders, NGOs, government agencies, and beneficiaries.
• Organize community meetings, workshops, and events with effective engagement.
• Identify community needs and propose program solutions.
• Coordinate outreach activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collect and analyze outreach data to measure impact.
• Prepare regular reports for management.
• Serve as primary contact for community inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Represent the organization at community forums and events.
• Mentor junior outreach staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Project management

Remote work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration, Sociology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Community Outreach Coordinator for a fully remote position within South Africa. You will lead outreach strategies, build essential partnerships with community leaders and organizations, and oversee event-driven initiatives to improve program participation.

The role requires a strong track record in non-profit outreach, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting with occasional travel.