Public Relations & Communications Assistant - Entry Level Job at GIG Alexandria, Springfield, VA

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  • GIG Alexandria
  • Springfield, VA

Job Description

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 is required — we provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and clear career advancement opportunities .

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

  • Contributing to creative messaging projects

This role is perfect 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 if you are:

  • Outgoing, personable, and eager to learn and grow professionally

  • 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.

Apply Today

Kickstart your entry-level career in public relations and communications with paid training, real-world experience, and meaningful nonprofit partnerships . Apply now to develop your professional skills while making a positive community impact .

Job Tags

Full time,

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