Community Outreach Representative – Entry Level

GEM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship and coaching

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

GEM in Richmond, VA seeks motivated individuals for the Community Outreach Representative role. This entry-level position is ideal for recent grads, career changers, and anyone seeking valuable professional experience. You will interact with community members, support outreach initiatives, and participate in events to raise awareness for nonprofit programs.

No experience is required. Paid training and ongoing mentorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable meeting and speaking with new people.
• Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Team-oriented and professional.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community members at events and outreach locations.
• Share information about community and nonprofit initiatives.
• Represent partner organizations in a professional and positive manner.
• Assist with events, campaigns, and community activities.
• Build positive relationships with the public.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Customer service mindset

Job description

We're looking for motivated, friendly, and outgoing individuals to join our team as Community Outreach Representatives. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, and anyone looking to gain valuable professional experience.

You'll interact with community members, support outreach initiatives, participate in events, and help raise awareness for important community and nonprofit programs.

No experience is required. Paid training and ongoing mentorship are provided.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community members at events and outreach locations.
• Share information about community and nonprofit initiatives.
• Represent partner organizations in a professional and positive manner.
• Assist with events, campaigns, and community activities.
• Build positive relationships with the public.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable meeting and speaking with new people.
• Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn.
• Team-oriented and professional.
• No previous experience required.

Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, marketing, fundraising, or volunteering is a plus—but not required.

What We Offer

• Paid training
• No experience required
• Mentorship and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development
• Collaborative team environment
• Hands-on experience in outreach, events, communications, and community engagement