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Public Relations & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

New Catalyst Incorporated
Jeffersontown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jan 2026
💰 $60,000/yr($45,000/yr$60,000/yr)

About the role

We are seeking a Public Relations & Communications Assistant to join our growing marketing and communications team. This entry-level opportunity is perfect for creative, outgoing individuals eager to launch a career in public relations, communications, nonprofit outreach, and community engagement.

No prior experience is required. We provide paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and clear career advancement paths, giving you the tools to build a long-term career in PR and communications while supporting meaningful nonprofit initiatives.

Role Overview

As a Public Relations & Communications Assistant, you will support PR and marketing initiatives through campaign execution, event coordination, and community outreach. This role provides hands-on experience in:

  • Event communications and public relations strategy

  • Nonprofit advocacy and community engagement

  • Brand messaging and promotional campaigns

You’ll gain valuable insight into the inner workings of PR campaigns while contributing to projects that make a real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support public relations campaigns, event planning, and community outreach initiatives

  • Represent nonprofit partners at community events, fundraisers, and promotional activations

  • Assist with the creation of press kits, outreach materials, and public-facing content

  • Professionally engage with event attendees, donors, volunteers, and media contacts

  • Track campaign performance, engagement metrics, and event feedback

  • Contribute creative ideas to enhance communication strategies and expand community reach

What You’ll Gain

  • Paid, hands-on training in public relations, communications, event marketing, and community outreach

  • Exposure to high-visibility nonprofit campaigns and impactful community projects

  • Fast-track career advancement opportunities into PR coordination, leadership, or management roles

  • A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

  • Real-world experience building career-ready PR and communications skills while creating social impact

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is a great fit if you are:

  • Friendly, confident, and motivated to learn

  • A strong verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented

  • Interested in events, nonprofit work, public relations, or community engagement

  • Experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or volunteer roles is a plus (not required)

  • 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States

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Kickstart your career in public relations and communications while making a meaningful community impact. Gain hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and clear advancement opportunities with a mission-driven team.

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Company

New Catalyst Incorporated

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