Public Relations Assistant – Entry Level

GEM

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Richmond, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and executing public relations campaigns to support nonprofit organizations and community outreach initiatives. Key duties include coordinating fundraising events, managing communications between partners, and increasing public awareness for charitable causes.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, along with prior experience in customer service, communications, public relations, marketing, or event support. You possess strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

public relations

communications

event marketing

nonprofit outreach

community engagement

fundraising events

brand promotion

communications management

event coordination

promotional activities

Job Description

We are currently hiring an enthusiastic and motivated Entry-Level Public Relations Assistant to join our growing team supporting nonprofit organizations and community outreach initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in building a career in public relations, communications, event marketing, nonprofit outreach, and community engagement.

As a Public Relations Assistant, you will support awareness campaigns, assist with fundraising events, and help strengthen relationships between nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. You will gain hands-on experience in public relations strategy, event coordination, brand promotion, and communications management while contributing to meaningful charitable causes.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development and execution of public relations and communications campaigns
  • Support community outreach programs, fundraising events, and nonprofit marketing initiatives
  • Represent nonprofit partners professionally during events and public engagements
  • Coordinate communication between internal teams, community partners, and supporters
  • Help create strategies to increase public awareness, donor engagement, and community participation
  • Assist with event planning, promotional activities, and campaign coordination
  • Monitor industry trends and provide creative ideas for outreach and engagement efforts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field preferred
  • Previous experience in customer service, communications, public relations, marketing, or event support preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong professionalism and reliability

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, and passionate about communication and community involvement. You enjoy working with people, contributing creative ideas, and supporting campaigns that make a positive impact.

This entry-level role provides valuable experience in public relations, nonprofit communications, event coordination, and community outreach, offering strong opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Apply today to launch your career in public relations while supporting meaningful nonprofit initiatives and community programs.

GEM

GEM is a global collaborative effort with the aim to provide organisations and people with tools and resources for transparent assessment of earthquake risk anywhere in the world. By pooling data, knowledge and people, GEM acts as an international forum for collaboration and exchange, and leverages the knowledge of leading experts for the benefit of society. The non-profit and independent GEM Foundation drives the effort. The Foundation is situated in the historical city of Pavia in Italy, but collaborators both of the foundation and the effort in general work across the globe.
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