Community Outreach Associate - Entry Level

GEM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Professional training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

GEM is seeking a Community Outreach Associate to support outreach campaigns, community engagement, and awareness initiatives for client organizations. This role offers hands-on experience in communications, marketing, PR, and community engagement.

The position focuses on direct community interaction, event support, feedback collection, and close work with the marketing team to enhance brand visibility and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Interest in community engagement.
• Friendly and professional personality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dependable and motivated.
• No previous outreach experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in community outreach campaigns.
• Communicate campaign information to community members.
• Support brand awareness and public engagement initiatives.
• Build positive relationships through face-to-face interactions.
• Assist with community events and promotional activities.
• Gather general feedback from community interactions.
• Work collaboratively with the marketing team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Community engagement interest

Friendly personality

Organizational skills

Dependable

Job description

Do you enjoy connecting with people and contributing to community-focused initiatives?

GEM is hiring Community Outreach Associates to support outreach campaigns, community engagement, and awareness initiatives for client organizations.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in communications, marketing, public relations, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in community outreach campaigns.
• Communicate campaign information to community members.
• Support brand awareness and public engagement initiatives.
• Build positive relationships through face-to-face interactions.
• Assist with community events and promotional activities.
• Gather general feedback from community interactions.
• Work collaboratively with the marketing team.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in community engagement.
• Friendly and professional personality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dependable and motivated.
• No previous outreach experience required.

What GEM Offers

• Full-time employment with annual base pay.
• Community engagement experience.
• Professional training and mentorship.
• Communication and relationship-building development.
• Opportunities for professional advancement.