Remote Outreach & Administrative Assistant (Community Partnerships)

Remote Outreach & Administrative Assistant (Community Partnerships)

Location: Remote (with optional local event support)

Commitment: Part-time (flexible hours)

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, people-oriented Outreach & Administrative Assistant to support our Volunteer Coordinator in building and strengthening relationships within the community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, outreach, and connecting people with purpose-driven work.

The primary focus of this position is community outreach and relationship-building—helping us identify, research, and connect with organizations that align with our mission and may become future partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify community organizations, nonprofits, schools, faith-based groups, and other potential partners
• Locate and document key contacts within organizations (emails, phone numbers, outreach pathways)
• Support outreach efforts by helping draft emails, track communications, and follow up with potential partners
• Create and update flyers and simple promotional materials for community events and volunteer opportunities
• Assist with planning and coordination of outreach and community events
• Attend community events alongside the Volunteer Coordinator when feasible (for candidates local to event locations)
• Maintain organized records of outreach efforts, contacts, and partnership opportunities

Ideal Candidate

You might be a great fit if you are:

• A strong researcher who enjoys digging for information and making connections
• Comfortable reaching out to new people and organizations
• Organized, proactive, and able to follow up independently
• Persistent and tenacious—someone who doesn’t give up after the first “no response”
• Friendly, professional, and confident communicating with a wide range of community partners
• Passionate about community engagement and mission-driven work

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify decision-makers and appropriate contacts within organizations
• Comfort using basic tools such as email, spreadsheets, and document-sharing platforms
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred (but Not Required)

• Experience with community outreach, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit work
• Basic design experience (Canva or similar tools)
• Availability to attend local community events on occasion

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in expanding our community presence and strengthening partnerships that support our mission. Your work will directly contribute to building meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.