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

Are you creative, outgoing, and eager to start a career in public relations or communications? 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 who want to grow in a mission-driven environment.

💡 No prior PR or marketing experience required. We provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and clear opportunities for advancement.

🎯 Position Overview

As a Public Relations & Communications Assistant, you’ll support our PR, outreach, and campaign teams by engaging with the community, assisting in event-based communications, and contributing to creative messaging projects. This role is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic, people-focused, and ready to develop professional communication skills.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Support event coordination, campaign planning, and communication initiatives

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

• Prepare press materials, outreach packets, and communication content

• Engage with attendees, donors, volunteers, and local media contacts

• Gather engagement metrics and event feedback for reporting

• Provide creative input to strengthen campaign messaging and community impact

🎁 What You’ll Gain

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

• Hands-on experience with respected nonprofit campaigns and local initiatives

• Rapid growth opportunities in PR support, event coordination, or leadership roles

• Collaborative and encouraging team environment

• Practical experience developing 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, events, outreach, or nonprofit communications

• Experienced in customer service, retail, hospitality, or volunteering (optional)

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

📢 Apply Today

Launch your communications career while making a meaningful impact in your community. Gain valuable PR experience, support important causes, and grow with a team dedicated to your success and professional development.