Entry-Level Community Outreach & Leadership Associate

GEM; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training from day one

Hands-on experience

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Energetic, team-focused environment

Job summary

GEM is hiring Community Relations Assistants to support community outreach, events, and fundraising campaigns for nonprofit organizations. This entry-level role offers paid training and hands-on coaching, with no prior fundraising or nonprofit experience required.

Ideal candidates are friendly, outgoing, dependable, and eager to learn. You will represent nonprofits at events, connect with the public, educate communities, and work with a team to meet campaign goals, gaining valuable

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity with paid training from day one.
• No prior fundraising or nonprofit experience required; willingness to learn is key.
• Friendly, outgoing, dependable, professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations at community events and outreach locations.
• Connect with the public and build positive relationships.
• Educate communities about nonprofit missions, programs, and initiatives.
• Support community outreach and fundraising campaigns.
• Create a welcoming and engaging experience at events.
• Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with a team to achieve campaign goals.
• Participate in ongoing training, coaching and development.
• Develop communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Skills

People skills

Team player

Communication

Leadership

Positive attitude

Education

High school or college graduate

Job description

GEM is hiring Community Relations Assistants to support community outreach, events, and fundraising campaigns for nonprofit organizations. This entry-level role offers paid training and hands-on coaching, with no prior fundraising or nonprofit experience required.

Ideal candidates are friendly, outgoing, dependable, and eager to learn. You will represent nonprofits at events, connect with the public, educate communities, and work with a team to meet campaign goals, gaining valuable