Community Engagement & Government Relations Assistant

WGBH; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site two days per week

Job summary

GBH is seeking a Community and Government Relations Assistant to support outreach with community organizations, government stakeholders, and audiences in the region. Reporting to the Community and Government Relations Manager, the role emphasizes administrative support, event coordination, and collaborative teamwork.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-oriented, and committed to equitable community engagement, including GBH’s preschool through school-age initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2–4 years of administrative support, event coordination, community engagement, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, events, schedules, or stakeholder activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of community engagement programs.
• Coordinate logistics for events at GBH Studio and other venues.
• Welcome and direct inquiries from community members and partners.
• Assist in planning family and school-age audience activities.
• Maintain records of partnerships, events, and stakeholder contacts.
• Support government and community relation activities, including meetings.
• Conduct basic research on community issues and public policy developments.
• Coordinate meetings for the Community Advisory Board.
• Assist with department operations and special projects.
• Support on-site events with children and families to ensure safety.

Skills

Record keeping

MS Office

CRM systems

Communication skills

Organization

Social media

Photo basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Databases

CRM systems

Event platforms

MS Excel

Job description

GBH is seeking a Community and Government Relations Assistant to support outreach with community organizations, government stakeholders, and audiences in the region. Reporting to the Community and Government Relations Manager, the role emphasizes administrative support, event coordination, and collaborative teamwork.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-oriented, and committed to equitable community engagement, including GBH’s preschool through school-age initiatives.