Public Relations & Communications Assistant

GEM
  • Fairfax, Virginia
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    We are looking for an Entry-Level Public Relations & Communications Assistant to join our team and gain hands-on experience in communications, public relations, event marketing, promotions, customer engagement, and brand development.

    No prior experience is necessary. Our team provides paid training, hands-on instruction, coaching, and professional development so you can build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

    You will work directly with customers and the public while representing brands and clients at live events, promotional activities, retail locations, community events, and marketing campaigns. This position is ideal for someone looking to start a career in marketing, communications, public relations, sales, or business development.

    Responsibilities

    • Represent brands and clients in a professional and engaging manner
    • Interact with customers and community members at events and promotional campaigns
    • Clearly communicate information about products, services, and promotions
    • Assist with public relations, event marketing, communications, and brand promotion
    • Create positive customer interactions that support brand awareness
    • Help execute promotional campaigns and customer engagement activities
    • Assist with event setup, displays, promotional materials, and on-site activities
    • Support community events, retail activations, and other face-to-face marketing initiatives
    • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development
    • Collaborate with team members to achieve campaign and customer engagement goals

    Qualifications

    • No previous experience required — paid training provided
    • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
    • Friendly, confident, and professional demeanor
    • Enjoy working with people and interacting with the public
    • Motivated, dependable, and eager to learn
    • Strong work ethic and positive attitude
    • Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team
    • Good problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
    • Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, events, marketing, communications, or public relations is welcome but not required

    Benefits & Opportunities

    • Paid training
    • Hands-on experience in public relations and communications
    • Event marketing and promotional experience
    • Ongoing coaching and mentorship
    • Leadership and professional development
    • Career advancement opportunities
    • Full-time opportunities
    • Energetic, collaborative team environment
    • Transferable skills for careers in marketing, sales, communications, and business

    Career Advancement

    We believe in developing entry-level talent from within. Individuals who demonstrate strong performance and leadership potential may have opportunities to grow into marketing, public relations, communications, sales, leadership, management, and business development positions.

    This opportunity is a great fit for recent graduates, career changers, customer service professionals, and individuals seeking their first professional position.

    If you're motivated, personable, and ready to learn, apply today for immediate consideration!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFairfax, Virginia

    Skills

    • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Consumer Brandingunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Campaignunmatched
    • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Promotional Programsunmatched
    • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Communicationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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