Community Outreach Assistant - Entry Level

Alexandria, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

The role centers on developing and executing community outreach programs, engaging with community members and partners, and aligning outreach with organizational goals. It requires strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include hands-on experience and opportunities for growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and executing community outreach programs and initiatives.
  • Engage with community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations to build positive relationships and support our initiatives.
  • Serve as a liaison between the organization and the community, effectively conveying our goals and initiatives.
  • Collect and analyze feedback from community interactions to guide and improve future outreach efforts.
  • Work with internal teams to align outreach strategies with organizational objectives.

Requirements

  • Passion for Community Engagement: A strong desire to make a difference and contribute positively to the community.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in community outreach is advantageous but not required.

Preferred

  • Additional education or experience in community outreach is advantageous but not required.

Benefits

  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in community outreach initiatives.
  • Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organization.
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www.the-gem.com was established in 2000 and is a privately owned outsource contact centre based in Belfast. Over the years we have established an enviable track record of delivering innovative services for market leading organisations across a wide range of geographic regions, sectors and channels. gem delivers an exceptional customer service experience through the passion of our people, who come from a broad range of backgrounds and a broad range of cultures. Employing over 600 people across our 3 facilities, gem is dedicated to delivering outstanding results for our clients and our performance has been recognised through the many industry awards we have received for recruitment, training, innovative use of technology and business development. Whether you are a client or a member of our staff, gem delivers on promises, exceeds expectations and focuses on how we can best work together to deliver an exceptional level of customer service.

Founded in 1999
Belfast, Northern Ireland, GBR
1.5K employees (99 in marketing)
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