Public Relations & Communications Assistant - Entry Level Jefferso

Public Relations & Communications Assistant - Entry Level job at New Catalyst Incorporated. Jeffersontown, KY.

Are you creative, outgoing, and ready to start a career in public relations and communications
? Join a rapidly growing marketing and communications team that partners with nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, and public engagement campaigns to drive meaningful impact through strategic outreach and event-based communications.

No prior experience is required. We provide paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and clear career advancement paths to help you build a successful long-term career in public relations, communications, and nonprofit outreach
.

As a Public Relations & Communications Assistant
, you will support PR and marketing initiatives by assisting with campaign execution, event coordination, and community engagement efforts
. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across event communications, public relations strategy, nonprofit advocacy, and brand messaging
.

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

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

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

• Interact professionally with event attendees, donors, volunteers, and media contacts

• Track campaign performance,
  engagement metrics, and event feedback

• Contribute creative ideas to strengthen communication strategies and expand community reach

• Paid, hands-on training in public relations, communications, event marketing, and outreach

• Exposure to high-visibility nonprofit campaigns and impactful community projects

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

• A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

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

This role is a great fit if you are:

• Friendly, confident, and motivated to learn

• A strong verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented

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

• Experienced in customer service, hospitality, retail, or volunteer roles (preferred, not required)

• At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States