Marketing & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

GEM; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Assistant to support marketing initiatives, community outreach, events, and customer engagement campaigns. This entry-level role offers hands-on opportunities to develop real-world communication and marketing skills.

You will participate in events, assist with campaign coordination, and engage professionally with the public to create positive brand experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Professionalism and reliability
• A willingness to learn
• Strong teamwork skills
• Good organization and time management
• An interest in marketing, communications, or business
• Experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and outreach campaigns
• Represent organizations at events and promotional activities
• Communicate campaign information to customers and community members
• Assist with event coordination and execution
• Engage with members of the public in a professional manner
• Help create positive brand experiences
• Work closely with team members to accomplish campaign goals
• Participate in meetings, coaching, and training
• Develop professional communication and presentation skills
• Assist with other marketing activities as needed

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Positive attitude

Professionalism and reliability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Organization and time management

Interest in marketing/communications

Job description

GEM is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Assistant to support marketing initiatives, community outreach, events, and customer engagement campaigns.

This is an entry-level opportunity designed for individuals who want to develop real-world communication and marketing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and outreach campaigns
• Represent organizations at events and promotional activities
• Communicate campaign information to customers and community members
• Assist with event coordination and execution
• Engage with members of the public in a professional manner
• Help create positive brand experiences
• Work closely with team members to accomplish campaign goals
• Participate in meetings, coaching, and training
• Develop professional communication and presentation skills
• Assist with other marketing activities as needed

Qualifications

We're looking for people with:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Professionalism and reliability
• A willingness to learn
• Strong teamwork skills
• Good organization and time management
• An interest in marketing, communications, or business

Experience is not required.

This position can be a great starting point for candidates with backgrounds in:

• Marketing
• Communications
• Business
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Customer service
• Education
• Athletics
• Volunteer organizations

What You'll Gain

GEM provides hands-on exposure to marketing, communications, event promotion, customer engagement, networking, and leadership development.

If you're looking for an entry-level opportunity where you can learn professional skills while working with an energetic team, we'd love to meet you.