Public Relations & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

New Catalyst Incorporated

Jeffersontown, KY

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Jeffersontown, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Are you creative, outgoing, and passionate about public relations, communications, and community engagement? Join our growing marketing and communications team as an Entry-Level Public Relations & Communications Assistant.

No prior experience is required. We provide paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and clear career advancement paths to help you build a long-term career in PR, communications, and nonprofit outreach while supporting meaningful initiatives.


Role Overview

As a Public Relations & Communications Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting PR campaigns, event coordination, and community outreach, including:

  • Event communications and public relations strategy

  • Nonprofit advocacy and community engagement

  • Brand messaging and promotional campaigns

You’ll contribute to campaigns that make a real-world impact while developing career-ready PR and communications skills.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support public relations campaigns, event planning, and community outreach initiatives

  • Represent nonprofit partners at community events, fundraisers, and promotional activations

  • Assist with press kits, outreach materials, and public-facing content

  • Professionally engage with attendees, donors, volunteers, and media contacts

  • Track campaign performance, engagement metrics, and event feedback

  • Contribute creative ideas to enhance communication strategies and expand reach


Qualifications

  • Friendly, confident, and motivated to learn

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

  • Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented

  • Interest in events, nonprofit work, public relations, or community engagement

  • Experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or volunteer roles is a plus but not required

  • 18+ years old and authorized to work in the U.S.


What You’ll Gain

  • Paid, hands-on training in PR, communications, event marketing, and nonprofit outreach

  • Exposure to high-visibility nonprofit campaigns and community initiatives

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

  • A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented environment

  • Real-world experience building career-ready PR and communications skills while creating social impact


Apply Today – Launch your career in public relations and communications, gain professional mentorship, and make a meaningful impact in your community.

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New Catalyst Incorporated