Fundraising & Events Associate - Entry Level

GEM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

PTO

Dental and vision benefits

Disability benefits

Career development opportunities

Mentoring and support

Job summary

GEM is growing and seeking motivated Entry Level Event Assistants to represent non-profit organisations through face-to-face fundraising and community engagement. You'll work in retail locations, shopping centres, promotional spaces, and community events, helping charitable partners connect with new supporters.

This role offers paid training, performance-based bonuses, PTO, and benefits like dental and vision coverage, with Monday–Friday schedule and weekends off, supporting a consistent weekday

Qualifications

• Recent graduates welcome to apply.
• Entry-level friendly role with on-the-job training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging with the public in person.

Responsibilities

• Participate in charitable fundraising campaigns.
• Engage with the public and introduce non-profit organisations.
• Share information about charitable initiatives.
• Build awareness and encourage community support.
• Represent our charity partners professionally.
• Work towards individual and team objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Public engagement

Teamwork

Job description

GEM is growing and seeking motivatedEntry Level Event Assistants to represent non-profit organisations through face-to-face fundraising and community engagement.

You'll work in retail locations, shopping centres, promotional spaces, and community events, helping charitable partners connect with new supporters.

Responsibilities

• Participate in charitable fundraising campaigns.
• Engage with the public and introduce non-profit organisations.
• Share information about charitable initiatives.
• Build awareness and encourage community support.
• Represent our charity partners professionally.
• Work towards individual and team objectives.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Recent graduates.
• Entry-level applicants.
• Retail assistants.
• Restaurant and hospitality staff.
• Bartenders and servers.
• Customer service representatives.
• Sales and promotional associates.
• Anyone looking for a career change.

We're more interested in your attitude, communication skills, and willingness to learn than your previous job title.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid training.
• PTO.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Career development and leadership opportunities.
• Ongoing mentoring and support.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM–6:30 PM.

Weekends off and a consistent weekday routine!