Community Manager at Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
6 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
134410
Job Views
209

Job Description






Key Responsibilities



Volunteer & Alumni Engagement




  • Build and maintain an active volunteer network, offering value, appreciation, and timely information on volunteer opportunities at CAIN.

  • Develop and manage a thriving alumni network, keeping alumni connected to CAIN’s mission and engaged with opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and storytelling.

  • Plan and coordinate community events (virtual and in-person) to strengthen volunteer and alumni engagement.



Beneficiary Communication & Support




  • Conduct regular check-ins with current students, alumni, parents, and grantees, offering support, updates, capturing feedback, and tracking progress.

  • Track and report alumni progress, identifying challenges and sharing relevant opportunities for education, employment, or mentorship.



Donor, Partner & Sponsor Relations




  • Provide consistent, personalized updates to donors, sponsors, and partners, celebrating milestones and transparently communicating challenges and impact.

  • Support fundraising efforts by cultivating strong, ongoing relationships with external stakeholders.



Internal Community & Staff Support




  • Foster a warm, collaborative, and unified working culture across the CAIN team.

  • Support staff across departments with tasks such as research, program implementation, monitoring and evaluationfundraising, and community storytelling.



Social Media & Global Community Building




  • Collaborate closely with the Communications Manager to ensure CAIN’s social media reflects the warmth, energy, and impact of our community.

  • Coordinate with students, parents, alumni, volunteers, staff, and partners to co-create authentic content and share powerful stories that the Communications Manager can amplify online.

  • Infuse fun, warmth, and creativity into CAIN’s online presence by bringing fresh ideas and feedback from the community.

  • Help shape campaigns that make people across the world fall in love with CAIN—our people, our mission, and our impact—so they are inspired to give, partner, and advocate.

  • Stay attuned to community sentiment and social trends, providing insights that help the Communications Manager keep CAIN’s platforms engaging and relevant.



Requirements




  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.

  • At least 2 years of experience in community management or a similar people-centered role (experience working with youth, volunteers, or donor engagement is an added advantage).

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to connect meaningfully with people across different ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft engaging emails, reports, and community stories.

  • A warm, friendly, and proactive personality—someone who naturally brings energy and positivity into every interaction.

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple relationships and tasks effectively.

  • Proven ability to craft compelling stories and create engaging content for newsletters and community-focused social media.

  • Event planning and coordination experience.

  • Good monitoring and evaluation skills, particularly in tracking program impact and engagement.

  • Tech-savvy and comfortable using communication and collaboration tools (e.g., WhatsApp, Zoom, Airtable, Google Workspace).

  • Willingness to work on Saturdays for events, community check-ins, and meetings.



Additional Competencies (Preferred)




  • Experience working in or with nonprofit organizations.

  • Familiarity with donor management tools or email marketing software.



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