Community Outreach Representative - Entry Level
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$14 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Richmond, VA Richmond, Virginia open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
GEM is hiring Entry-Level Community Outreach Representatives to support community-focused marketing and awareness campaigns.
Our team helps organizations build visibility and meaningful connections through community engagement, outreach, events, and local brand activation.
What You'll DoAs a Community Outreach Representative, you'll help create positive interactions between organizations and the communities they serve.
Responsibilities include:
- Representing organizations at community events and activations
- Engaging with members of the public
- Providing accurate information about campaigns and initiatives
- Starting conversations and building rapport
- Helping increase awareness and participation
- Supporting event and outreach activities
- Working collaboratively with other representatives
- Maintaining a professional and positive attitude
- Participating in team meetings, coaching, and training
- Working toward established campaign objectives
- Enjoys working with people
- Has strong communication skills—or wants to develop them
- Is comfortable in a public-facing environment
- Enjoys teamwork
- Is motivated by goals and personal development
- Wants hands-on experience instead of sitting behind a desk all day
- Is looking for an entry-level career opportunity with room to grow
Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, fundraising, events, sales, communications, or community organizations can be helpful, but it is not required.
Training & DevelopmentGEM emphasizes mentorship and professional development. Team members have opportunities to strengthen communication, leadership, goal-setting, accountability, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. GGEM
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, meet people, and build a professional skill set, apply today.