PR & Communications Assistant - Paid Training & Advancement

New Catalyst Incorporated; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Catalyst Incorporated in Louisville, KY is seeking an entry-level Public Relations & Communications Assistant to join our growing outreach and event marketing team. No prior PR experience is required, and paid training plus mentorship are provided to help you grow with us.

You’ll support our PR and campaign teams through event-based communication and community engagement, with opportunities to advance into coordination and leadership roles while gaining hands-on nonprofit campaign experience.

Qualifications

• No PR experience required; paid training provided.
• Hands-on mentorship and clear path for advancement.
• 18+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support PR, outreach, and campaign teams through event-based communication and community engagement work.
• Assist with campaign planning, event coordination, and communication tasks.
• Represent nonprofit clients during community events, fundraisers, and public activations.
• Help prepare press kits, outreach materials, and general communication content.
• Interact with attendees, donors, volunteers, and media contacts.
• Collect engagement metrics and event insights.
• Contribute creative ideas to strengthen messaging and community impact.

Skills

Outgoing

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service experience

Job description

New Catalyst Incorporated in Louisville, KY is seeking an entry-level Public Relations & Communications Assistant to join our growing outreach and event marketing team. No prior PR experience is required, and paid training plus mentorship are provided to help you grow with us.

You’ll support our PR and campaign teams through event-based communication and community engagement, with opportunities to advance into coordination and leadership roles while gaining hands-on nonprofit campaign experience.