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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

We are seeking friendly, motivated, and community-minded individuals to serve as Community Ambassadors. Ambassadors represent the City of Richmond and foster strong relationships within the community. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for civic engagement, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

While in the program, Community Ambassadors will engage with residents at events, promote City services, and identify opportunities to improve how the city connects with the community. Ambassadors will also participate in workshops and trainings to strengthen both professional and personal skills while exploring potential future employment opportunities.

The hourly compensation for this position will be $22.28

Duties include but are not limited to

Represent the City of Richmond at community events and public meetings
Host or assist with community resource tables, outreach campaigns, and information sessions
Respond to inquiries from residents and connect them to available resources and programs
Participate in workforce development activities including digital literacy, career exploration, and resume or GED support
Collaborate with City departments and community partners to coordinate outreach and engagement initiatives
Collect community feedback and prepare simple reports on trends, concerns, and engagement outcomes
Support conflict resolution and promote inclusive, respectful interactions within neighborhoods
Identify partnership opportunities with local organizations and businesses to strengthen community impact
Maintain records of activities, attendance, and outreach efforts, submitting regular updates to the Manager of the Office of Neighborhood Engagement

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

Minimum Training and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least one year or more experience in community engagement, customer service, public relations, or related fields preferred
At least one year or more experience participating in or organizing community events desired
Reliable transportation required for attending meetings, events, and field assignments
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, to support community engagement activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to take initiative and work independently while contributing effectively to a team
Strong communication and listening skills, with comfort speaking to groups or individuals
Ability to engage diverse audiences and demonstrate cultural competence
Basic computer proficiency, including use of Microsoft Office and email
Organizational and time management skills for balancing multiple community commitments
Professionalism, reliability, and accountability in representing the city
Problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn and adapt

Schedule: Flexible Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday and Sunday support for community projects
Transportation: Reliable transportation required
Program Term: 24-Month Community Assignment

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger, talk, hear, and see. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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