Community Outreach Assistant - Entry Level Job at New Catalyst, Louisville, KY

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  • New Catalyst
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

Mission-Driven Work | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact

Are you passionate about community empowerment, advocacy, and public service ? Join our mission-aligned nonprofit as a Community Outreach Assistant and help drive programs that make a lasting difference in underserved and underrepresented communities .

This paid, entry-level opportunity is perfect for individuals ready to launch a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector. No prior experience is required — just a commitment to social impact and a desire to grow. We offer comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience .

What You’ll Do:

  • Build and maintain trust-based relationships with community members, local organizations, and nonprofit partners

  • Assist in planning and executing public outreach events, educational workshops, and awareness campaigns

  • Support volunteer coordination and stakeholder engagement to expand community networks

  • Gather community feedback, track event participation, and help measure program outcomes

  • Represent the organization at events, forums, and community meetings with professionalism and empathy

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure programming aligns with equity, inclusion, and empowerment goals

Who We’re Looking For:

  • An empathetic communicator with a talent for building connections

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through

  • Passionate about social justice, public service, and community-driven change

  • A dependable team player with flexibility for local events and field outreach

  • No prior experience required — just a genuine passion for community engagement and a willingness to learn

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience in grassroots outreach, nonprofit programming, and stakeholder relations

  • A chance to make measurable impact in communities that need it most

  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development in advocacy, event coordination, and public communication

  • A supportive team culture that values your voice, background, and lived experience

  • A stepping stone toward careers in social work, public health, nonprofit management, or community advocacy

This Role Is Ideal For:

  • Recent grads, students, or career changers seeking entry-level experience in community outreach

  • Individuals passionate about equity, empowerment, and social impact

  • Professionals from retail, education, hospitality, or customer service looking to transition into purpose-driven work

  • Anyone seeking more than a paycheck — a job with meaning, mission, and momentum

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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