Community Outreach Associate - Entry Level

Sacramento · On-site$50k – $75k

About this role

Are you passionate about working with people, creating meaningful connections, and making a positive impact in your community? We are hiring Community Outreach Associates to support outreach campaigns, engage with local communities, and represent organizations focused on creating lasting change.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in community engagement, marketing, public relations, nonprofit outreach, and customer relations. No prior experience is required—we provide paid training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to help you develop valuable professional skills.

Position Overview

As a Community Outreach Associate, you will connect with community members through events, outreach initiatives, and face-to-face engagement. You will help increase awareness, strengthen relationships, and support campaigns that connect people with important programs, services, and causes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients and community initiatives at events, outreach campaigns, and promotional locations.
  • Engage with community members through friendly, informative, and professional conversations.
  • Educate the public about programs, services, and important initiatives.
  • Build positive relationships with customers, supporters, and community members.
  • Support community engagement campaigns and promotional activities.
  • Assist with event setup, materials, and outreach efforts.
  • Collect feedback and share insights to improve campaign effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve outreach and engagement goals.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is:

  • Outgoing, approachable, and comfortable meeting new people.
  • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Motivated, reliable, and eager to learn.
  • Positive, professional, and team-oriented.
  • Interested in marketing, public relations, nonprofit work, sales, or community engagement.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, fundraising, or events is a plus.
  • Full-time availability preferred.
  • Reliable transportation may be required for local events.

What We Offer

  • Paid training in communication, outreach, and marketing.
  • Professional development and mentorship.
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
  • Career advancement opportunities through internal growth.
  • Hands-on experience in community engagement and relationship building.
  • A supportive, energetic, and collaborative team environment.

Build Your Career Through Community Impact

Develop valuable skills in communication, outreach, marketing, customer engagement, and relationship management while working with a team dedicated to making a difference.

Apply today to become a Community Outreach Associate and start building a rewarding career focused on people, purpose, and growth!

Company at a glance

Powered by Strategy & Ingenuity, we partner with our clients to transform challenges into winnable opportunities. We are stewards of the customer’s journey, addressing the needs of general, multicultural and Hispanic audiences through analytics & planning, acquisition & engagement, and advertising & results.

Founded2015
Team Size11-50 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryAdvertising Services
Location
Sacramento, California, United States

Top Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Professional development
  • Mentorship
  • Competitive compensation
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Career advancement opportunities

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