Community Relations & Partnerships Specialist

Career Strategies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Job summary

Career Strategies in Los Angeles seeks a proactive Community Relations Associate to build and sustain strong ties with local organizations and community groups. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, attend events, and nurture partnerships to drive community impact and organizational visibility.

Ideal candidates bring relationship-building finesse, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce. This full‑time role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Business development/sales experience is a plus+
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A natural ability to network and build authentic professional relationships
• A high degree of initiative, accountability, and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A professional, approachable demeanor and the ability to comfortably interact with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• A commitment to conducting business with the highest degree of integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience with Salesforce or another customer relationship management (CRM) system

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with community organizations throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
• Maintain and nurture existing community partnerships while identifying opportunities to develop new relationships.
• Participate in community organizations and clubs, attend events and galas, follow up on referrals and create opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Networking

Initiative & follow-through

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Professional demeanor

People from diverse backgrounds

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Career Strategies in Los Angeles seeks a proactive Community Relations Associate to build and sustain strong ties with local organizations and community groups. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, attend events, and nurture partnerships to drive community impact and organizational visibility.

Ideal candidates bring relationship-building finesse, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce. This full‑time role offers competitive compensation and benefits.