Community Relations Assistant – Entry-Level

GEM
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Are you a people-person who enjoys meeting new people, being part of a team, and making a positive impact in the community?

    GEM is hiring Community Relations Assistants to support community outreach, events, and fundraising campaigns on behalf of well-known nonprofit organizations.

    This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to gain real-world experience in communications, community relations, marketing, and leadership.

    What You'll Do

    • Represent nonprofit organizations at community events and outreach locations

    • Connect with members of 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 a variety of backgrounds

    • Work collaboratively with a team to achieve campaign goals

    • Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development

    • Develop communication, presentation, and leadership skills

    No Experience? No Problem!

    We provide paid training and hands-on coaching.

    Previous experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, or nonprofit work is not required. We're looking for individuals with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

    We're looking for people who are:

    • Friendly, outgoing, and approachable

    • Comfortable meeting and talking with new people

    • Dependable and professional

    • Motivated and eager to learn

    • Positive and team-oriented

    • Goal-driven and willing to take on new challenges

    • Interested in communications, marketing, business, or leadership

    What We Offer

    • Paid training from day one

    • No previous experience required

    • Hands-on community relations experience

    • Ongoing coaching and professional development

    • Opportunities for advancement and leadership

    • Energetic, team-focused work environment

    • Opportunities to develop valuable professional skills

    • The opportunity to support meaningful nonprofit causes

    A Great Fit For

    • Recent high school or college graduates

    • College students and gap-year candidates

    • First-time job seekers

    • Customer service and hospitality professionals

    • Retail and sales professionals

    • Career changers

    • Anyone looking to gain professional experience and develop leadership skills

    Join the GEM Team

    If you're energetic, personable, motivated, and ready to grow, we'd love to meet you.

    No experience required. We provide the training — you bring the enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

    Apply today and start building your career with GEM!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationVirginia Beach, Virginia

    Skills

    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Community Relationsunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Fundraising Campaignunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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