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Public Relations & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

New Catalyst Incorporated
Jeffersontown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Dec 2025
💰 $60,000/yr($45,000/yr$60,000/yr)

About the role

Are you creative, outgoing, and ready to start a career in public relations and communications? Join a rapidly growing marketing and communications team that partners with nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, and public engagement campaigns to drive meaningful impact through strategic outreach and event-based communications.

No prior experience is required. We provide paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and clear career advancement paths to help you build a successful long-term career in public relations, communications, and nonprofit outreach.

Role Overview

As a Public Relations & Communications Assistant, you will support PR and marketing initiatives by assisting with campaign execution, event coordination, and community engagement efforts. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across event communications, public relations strategy, nonprofit advocacy, and brand messaging.

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

  • Interact professionally with event attendees, donors, volunteers, and media contacts

  • Track campaign performance, engagement metrics, and event feedback

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

What You’ll Gain

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

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

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

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

  • Real-world experience developing 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

  • Experienced in customer service, hospitality, retail, or volunteer roles (preferred, not required)

  • At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States

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Company

New Catalyst Incorporated

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