Community Relations / Event Marketing Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for an outgoing, motivated Community Relations / Event Marketing Assistant to join our Houston team. This is a public-facing, entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, participating in events, and helping connect the community with a meaningful nonprofit mission.

In this role, you’ll represent a nonprofit organization at community events, fundraising campaigns, outreach initiatives, and promotional events throughout the Houston area. You’ll engage directly with community members, share information about the organization’s mission and programs, and help increase awareness and support through face-to-face outreach.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build hands-on experience in event marketing, community relations, nonprofit outreach, fundraising, communications, public relations, and community engagement.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent a nonprofit organization at community events, fundraising campaigns, and outreach initiatives
• Engage with community members through friendly, professional face-to-face conversations
• Educate the public about the nonprofit’s mission, programs, and impact
• Help increase community awareness, participation, and support
• Assist with event setup, organization, and on-site coordination
• Support fundraising and donor engagement efforts at events
• Answer questions and provide accurate information to community members
• Help create a positive and welcoming experience at each event
• Work alongside team members to meet outreach, engagement, and fundraising goals
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development

We’re looking for people who are:

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable speaking with the public
• Strong communicators with a positive and professional attitude
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-based environment
• Interested in community outreach, events, marketing, fundraising, or nonprofit work
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills
• Able to travel locally to events throughout the Houston area as needed

What We Offer

• Comprehensive hands-on training
• Entry-level opportunity with room for advancement
• Experience in event marketing and community outreach
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities to work directly with nonprofit campaigns and community initiatives
• Transferable experience in communications, fundraising, marketing, events, and public engagement