University Engagement Coordinator

**_Drive Global Impact through Higher Education Partnerships
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**Location**: Remote | **Start Date**:ASAP | **Duration**: 4-5 months, with the possibility of extension

**BRING YOUR TALENT TO LIFE WHERE IT MATTERS MOST**

Are you a natural connector with a passion for building meaningful relationships? Do you want to use your communication and research skills to support global change through education? Join us as a University Engagement Coordinator and play a key role in forging partnerships with universities that open doors to life-changing programs. This isn’t just outreach — it’s about inspiring collaboration that creates real-world impact for people and the planet.

**✨ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS**

As the University Engagement Coordinator, your work will directly contribute to identifying key contacts and setting up meetings that enable the team to build partnerships and generate bookings. Your proactive outreach is the first step in a journey that connects future changemakers with programs that create sustainable impact worldwide.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
- Generate high-quality contact lists to support the scheduling of meetings and the development of partnerships.
- Conduct outbound outreach to universities and potential partners to identify the most relevant contact person for partnership discussions.
- Work closely with the Outreach Manager to refine outreach processes and maximise the number of meetings and partnerships secured each week.
- Build and maintain accurate lead and account databases on Salesforce.Provide flexible support to the wider Outreach Team as required to help achieve collective year-end targets.

**WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM**
- Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple leads and priorities simultaneously.
- Tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools, with CRM experience (Salesforce experience preferred).
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, always looking for smarter ways to work and improve processes.
- Previous experience in outreach, lead generation, telemarketing, or sales support.
- Research skills for identifying and verifying key contacts within organisations.
- Familiarity with the higher education sector or student-focused initiatives (advantageous but not essential).

Bonus if you also have:

- Experience working with global markets.
- Experience working on Trello or other project management platforms.
- A background in social enterprises, education, or volunteering.International travel experience.

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU**
- **Basic salary**:R13,000 per month - R15,000.
- **Commission**:

- Generous leave policy + half-day Fridays every quarter.
- Opportunities for growth within a global organisation.
- Flexible, collaborative, and fun culture.
- Regular connection with our leadership team and CEO.Access to in-house wellbeing support.

**WORKING AT SECOND NATURE**

Second Nature is the home of impact-driven brands like GVI, Bushwise, World of Difference, and the GVI Foundation. We believe careers should be driven by curiosity, courage, and impact - not just job titles. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet and its people, and you will join a community that values passion, authenticity, and innovation.

Alongside meaningful work, you’ll be supported by colleagues who are experts in their fields - whether you’re collaborating with the CEO, contributing to critical business decisions, or helping drive social and environmental impact around the world.

You’ll also be joining a company driven by clear values:
Where there’s a why, there’s a way

Never settle

Own it

Stronger together

Forward without fear

Life-changing transformation

✨ Authentically ourselves

**YOUR NEXT STEP**

If you're ready to live your values and contribute to meaningful change through higher education, we want to hear from you.

**Please send us your**CV**and a short**Cover Letter**sharing why this role is the right fit for you.