Public Relations Assistant – Entry Level

GEM
  • Fairfax, Virginia
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    We're hiring Public Relations Assistants to support public-facing campaigns, community events, promotional initiatives, and outreach programs. This entry-level position is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, communicating in person, representing organizations, and working as part of a team.

    No previous public relations, communications, marketing, or event experience is required. Paid training, hands-on coaching, and ongoing support are provided to help you learn the role and build professional skills.

    This opportunity is well suited for recent graduates, college graduates, career changers, customer service professionals, retail and hospitality workers, and motivated individuals looking for their first professional career opportunity.

    What You'll Do

    • Represent organizations, campaigns, and community initiatives at live events and public locations
    • Communicate directly with customers, community members, and event attendees
    • Provide information about programs, services, campaigns, and community initiatives
    • Answer questions and help the public understand campaign information
    • Support face-to-face public relations and community outreach activities
    • Assist with event booths, informational displays, registrations, and presentations
    • Help create positive and professional interactions with members of the public
    • Participate in promotional events, community activities, and public awareness campaigns
    • Build professional relationships through effective communication and engagement
    • Work with team members to support daily outreach and engagement goals
    • Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development sessions

    Qualifications

    • Friendly and approachable personality
    • Strong verbal communication skills
    • Comfortable speaking with people in person
    • Professional and dependable
    • Motivated and willing to learn
    • Positive, team-oriented attitude
    • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, public-facing environment
    • Open to coaching and feedback
    • No previous experience required

    Previous experience in public relations, communications, customer service, retail, hospitality, restaurants, events, fundraising, sales, education, or other people-facing positions is a plus but not required.

    What We Offer

    • Paid training
    • Hands-on coaching and mentorship
    • No prior experience required
    • Real-world experience in public relations and communications
    • Professional development
    • Supportive team environment
    • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
    • Transferable communication and leadership skills

    If you're personable, energetic, dependable, and enjoy working with people, this is an opportunity to build valuable professional experience while supporting public relations, community outreach, and live engagement campaigns.

    Apply today to be considered for the Public Relations Assistant – Entry Level position.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFairfax, Virginia

    Skills

    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Fundraisingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Staff Motivationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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