Public Relations & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

GEM
  • Richmond, Virginia
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    We're hiring Public Relations & Communications Assistants to support live campaigns, community events, public outreach initiatives, and face-to-face engagement programs. This is a hands-on opportunity for individuals who enjoy communicating with people, representing organizations, and working in a fast-paced team environment.

    No previous public relations, communications, marketing, or event experience is required. Paid training, hands-on coaching, and ongoing professional development are provided.

    This position is a great fit for recent graduates, college graduates, career changers, customer service professionals, retail and hospitality workers, and motivated entry-level candidates looking to build professional communication skills.

    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 clear and accurate information about campaigns, programs, services, and initiatives
    • Answer questions and help members of the public understand available information
    • Support public outreach and community engagement activities
    • Assist with event booths, presentations, registrations, informational displays, and promotional activities
    • Build positive relationships through professional face-to-face communication
    • Help create a welcoming and informative experience for event attendees
    • Participate in community events and public awareness campaigns
    • Work with team members to support daily communication and engagement goals
    • Attend team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities

    What We're Looking For

    • Strong verbal communication skills
    • Friendly, approachable, and comfortable speaking with people
    • Professional and confident in public-facing environments
    • Dependable and organized
    • Positive, team-oriented attitude
    • Motivated to learn and develop professionally
    • Comfortable working at live events and community activities
    • Coachable and receptive to feedback
    • No previous experience required

    Experience in communications, public relations, customer service, retail, hospitality, events, fundraising, sales, education, or other people-focused roles is welcome but not required.

    Why Join Us?

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

    If you're personable, confident, dependable, and enjoy connecting with people, this is an opportunity to gain practical experience in public relations, communications, community outreach, and live events.

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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, Virginia

    Skills

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

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