Community Outreach Representative – Entry Level

hhv; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

hhv is hiring an entry-level Community Outreach Representative to help connect local communities with organizations and programs making a difference. Training is provided and no prior outreach or nonprofit experience is required.

This role offers hands-on experience in community engagement, communications, public relations, customer service, marketing, and nonprofit outreach, with daily opportunities to meet people and contribute to meaningful programs in the area.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; training provided.
• No prior nonprofit or outreach experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Connecting with community members and introducing them to current programs and initiatives
• Having friendly, informative conversations with the public
• Answering questions and providing accurate information
• Helping increase awareness of community programs and charitable initiatives
• Building positive relationships with community members
• Participating in local outreach activities and public engagement campaigns
• Supporting community-based projects and initiatives
• Recording basic outreach information and campaign activity
• Working alongside a team to accomplish daily outreach goals
• Representing partner organizations in a professional and positive manner

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Relationship building

Job description

Community Outreach Representative – Entry Level

We are hiring Community Outreach Representatives to help connect local communities with organizations and programs making a difference. This is an entry-level position with training provided, so previous outreach or nonprofit experience is not required.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop real-world experience in community engagement, communications, public relations, customer service, marketing, and nonprofit outreach.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Community Outreach Representative, you will be the face of our outreach initiatives and help create positive connections within the community.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Connecting with community members and introducing them to current programs and initiatives
• Having friendly, informative conversations with the public
• Answering questions and providing accurate information
• Helping increase awareness of community programs and charitable initiatives
• Building positive relationships with community members
• Participating in local outreach activities and public engagement campaigns
• Supporting community-based projects and initiatives
• Recording basic outreach information and campaign activity
• Working alongside a team to accomplish daily outreach goals
• Representing partner organizations in a professional and positive manner

Who Succeeds in This Role?

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Friendly and comfortable talking with new people
• Confident, positive, and approachable
• Dependable and motivated
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Interested in helping others and becoming more involved in the community
• Looking for an opportunity to learn and grow

Experience is not required. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, education, communications, fundraising, volunteering, athletics, and other people-oriented roles.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on community outreach experience
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with nonprofit and community-focused organizations
• Opportunities for career advancement

Why This Role?

If you're tired of sitting behind a desk and want a position where every day involves meeting people and doing something different, this could be a great opportunity to start building your professional career.