Virtual Community Outreach Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in the Western Cape seeks a dynamic Community Outreach Coordinator to engage with residents and organizations in and around Paarl. The role focuses on developing outreach strategies, raising awareness of services, and building strong community ties through fieldwork and remote coordination in a hybrid model.

Key duties include planning events, forming relationships with leaders, NGOs, and businesses, identifying community needs, promoting services, coordinating volunteers, and

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Social Sciences, Communications, or related field.
• Experience in community engagement, event planning, or program coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement community outreach programs and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, NGOs, and businesses.
• Identify community needs and challenges through engagement and research.
• Promote the organization's services and programs to target audiences.
• Coordinate volunteers and community partners for outreach activities.
• Collect feedback from the community and report on engagement outcomes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Networking

Public speaking

Education

Degree in Social Sciences or Communications

Tools

Digital tools for comms

Project management software

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and community-focused Community Outreach Coordinator to engage with residents and organizations in and around Paarl, Western Cape . This role involves developing and executing outreach strategies to connect with various community segments, raise awareness about available services, and foster stronger community ties. You will play a key part in building relationships, identifying needs, and mobilizing resources to support community development initiatives. Operating with a hybrid work model, this position offers a blend of fieldwork and remote coordination, allowing for effective engagement across the Paarl area.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and community-focused Community Outreach Coordinator to engage with residents and organizations in and around Paarl, Western Cape . This role involves developing and executing outreach strategies to connect with various community segments, raise awareness about available services, and foster stronger community ties. You will play a key part in building relationships, identifying needs, and mobilizing resources to support community development initiatives. Operating with a hybrid work model, this position offers a blend of fieldwork and remote coordination, allowing for effective engagement across the Paarl area.

• Plan and implement community outreach programs and events.


• Build and maintain relationships with local community leaders, NGOs, and businesses.


• Identify community needs and challenges through engagement and research.


• Promote the organization's services and programs to target audiences.


• Coordinate volunteers and community partners for outreach activities.


• Collect feedback from the community and report on engagement efforts and outcomes.

• A degree or relevant qualification in Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.


• Experience in community engagement, event planning, or program coordination.


• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, balancing remote tasks with on-site activities.


• Proficiency in using digital tools for communication and project management.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• A supportive and collaborative work environment.