Public Relations & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

Springfield, VA
Full Time
Entry Level

Are you creative, outgoing, and ready to launch a career in public relations, communications, or community outreach? Our growing outreach and event marketing team partners with nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, and public engagement programs, and we’re hiring Entry-Level PR & Communications Assistants to grow in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

No prior PR or marketing experience required. Paid training, hands-on coaching, and clear career advancement opportunities are provided.


Position Overview

As an Entry-Level Public Relations & Communications Assistant, you will support PR, outreach, and campaign teams by engaging with the community, assisting with event-based communications, and contributing to creative messaging projects. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people and want to develop professional PR, communications, and public engagement skills.


Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with event coordination, campaign planning, and communication initiatives

  • Represent nonprofit clients at community events, fundraisers, and outreach activities

  • Help prepare press materials, outreach packets, and campaign content

  • Engage with event attendees, donors, volunteers, and community partners

  • Collect engagement metrics, event feedback, and outreach data for reporting

  • Contribute creative ideas to strengthen campaign messaging and community impact


What You’ll Gain

  • Paid training in public relations, communications, nonprofit outreach, and event strategy

  • Hands-on experience supporting nonprofit campaigns and community initiatives

  • Clear career growth paths into PR support, event coordination, and leadership roles

  • Supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused team culture

  • Practical experience building communication, public engagement, and outreach skills


Who Succeeds in This Role

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

  • Outgoing, personable, and eager to learn

  • Strong in communication, relationship-building, and public interaction

  • Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented

  • Interested in PR, communications, events, or nonprofit marketing

Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, volunteer work, or community roles is a plus.

Must be 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.


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Start your entry-level career in public relations and communications with paid training, real-world experience, and meaningful nonprofit partnerships. Apply today to grow professionally while making a positive community impact.

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