Community Engagement & Events Associate Eden Prairie, MN | Full-Time | W2 $18-$26/hour DOE + Uncapped Performance Commission | Paid Training Your Communication Skills Can Do More Than Sell a Product. Use them to get people behind something that matters. Our client partners with established nonprofit and charitable organizations to bring their missions directly into local communities through live events and face-to-face outreach. We're hiring a Community Engagement & Events Associate to join the Eden Prairie team and help turn public awareness into meaningful action. You'll represent nonprofit campaigns at community events and outreach locations, meet people from across the Twin Cities, communicate the stories behind important causes and help interested individuals become donors and long-term supporters. This position combines events, communications, community engagement, nonprofit outreach, relationship building and fundraising . Paid training is provided, and previous nonprofit experience is not required. What Your Day Looks Like You won't spend eight hours sitting behind a desk or making cold calls. You'll be out interacting with people.

Responsibilities include:

Representing charitable and nonprofit campaigns at live events and outreach locations Creating a welcoming and professional event experience Engaging members of the public in face-to-face conversations Learning nonprofit missions, programs, initiatives and impact stories Communicating campaign information clearly and confidently Asking questions and identifying what resonates with each individual Building rapport and creating genuine connections Increasing awareness for represented organizations Discussing opportunities for individuals to support charitable programs Assisting interested supporters with donor enrollment Maintaining accurate donor and campaign information Working toward individual and team fundraising goals Supporting event setup, campaign materials and promotional presentation Participating in communication, fundraising and leadership training Collaborating with the team to improve event performance and community engagement Who Does Well Here? Not necessarily someone with five years of fundraising experience. We're interested in candidates who are curious, articulate, personable and comfortable communicating with people they haven't met before. You may thrive here if you: Love meeting different kinds of people Communicate confidently and professionally Have strong interpersonal skills Enjoy storytelling and explaining ideas Are interested in nonprofit organizations or community impact Thrive in active, social environments Enjoy working toward measurable goals Are coachable and interested in professional development Can work independently while contributing to a team Are reliable and organized Have full-time availability Can accommodate event/weekend scheduling when required Your Background Doesn't Have to Be Nonprofit. We're especially interested in transferable experience from: Events Hospitality Customer Service Retail Restaurants Communications Marketing Public Relations Sales Promotions Brand Ambassador Work Campus Organizations Athletics Fitness Volunteering Community Programs Recent graduates and candidates beginning their careers are encouraged to apply. Compensation $18-$26/hour DOE + uncapped performance-based commission This is a full-time W2 position with paid training. Starting base compensation within the advertised range depends on experience and applicable compensation criteria. Commission earnings vary based on individual results. What You'll Learn This position provides hands-on development in: Community Engagement — learning how organizations build meaningful connections with the public. Event Marketing — understanding how live campaigns attract attention and generate participation. Fundraising & Donor Engagement — learning how awareness becomes financial support. Public Speaking — becoming more confident communicating with different audiences. Storytelling — translating a nonprofit's mission into a compelling human conversation. Relationship Building — learning how trust influences engagement and action. Campaign Performance — understanding outreach activity, donor acquisition and measurable campaign results. Career Development As you demonstrate strong performance and leadership ability, opportunities may become available to assist with: Event Training Campaign Leadership New-Hire Development Team Support Community Outreach Strategy Market Development Growth is based on performance and business needs and is not guaranteed solely based on tenure. Work Environment This is an in-person events, community outreach and fundraising position serving Eden Prairie and the surrounding Twin Cities market. It is not a remote, work-from-home, call-center or telemarketing position. Relevant Experience & Career Interests Candidates interested in event marketing, community engagement, nonprofit jobs, communications, public relations, community outreach, fundraising, donor relations, social impact, customer service, events, marketing, advocacy, brand representation, customer engagement, entry-level communications, entry-level marketing and leadership development are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$900.00 - $1,200.00 per week

Work Location:

In person