Public Relations & Communications Assistant – Entry Level

GEM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Hands-on coaching and mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

GEM is hiring Public Relations & Communications Assistants in Richmond, VA to support live campaigns and community outreach. No prior experience is required; paid training, hands-on coaching, and ongoing professional development are provided.

Ideal for recent graduates or career changers who enjoy engaging with people and working in a fast-paced team environment. You will represent campaigns at live events, speak with attendees, share information, and help run booths and activities while

Qualifications

• No prior public relations, communications, marketing or event experience required.
• Paid training, hands-on coaching and ongoing professional development provided.
• Great fit for recent graduates or entry-level candidates seeking to build communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent organizations and campaigns at live events and public locations.
• Communicate directly with customers, community members, and event attendees.
• Provide clear information about campaigns, programs, and services.
• Assist with event booths, registrations, and promotional activities.
• Build relationships through professional face-to-face communication.
• Help create welcoming information experiences for attendees.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

We're hiring Public Relations & Communications Assistants to support live campaigns, community events, public outreach initiatives, and face-to-face engagement programs. This is a hands-on opportunity for individuals who enjoy communicating with people, representing organizations, and working in a fast-paced team environment.

No previous public relations, communications, marketing, or event experience is required. Paid training, hands-on coaching, and ongoing professional development are provided.

This position is a great fit for recent graduates, college graduates, career changers, customer service professionals, retail and hospitality workers, and motivated entry-level candidates looking to build professional communication skills.

What You'll Do

• Represent organizations, campaigns, and community initiatives at live events and public locations
• Communicate directly with customers, community members, and event attendees
• Provide clear and accurate information about campaigns, programs, services, and initiatives
• Answer questions and help members of the public understand available information
• Support public outreach and community engagement activities
• Assist with event booths, presentations, registrations, informational displays, and promotional activities
• Build positive relationships through professional face-to-face communication
• Help create a welcoming and informative experience for event attendees
• Participate in community events and public awareness campaigns
• Work with team members to support daily communication and engagement goals
• Attend team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities

What We're Looking For

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable speaking with people
• Professional and confident in public-facing environments
• Dependable and organized
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Motivated to learn and develop professionally
• Comfortable working at live events and community activities
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• No previous experience required

Experience in communications, public relations, customer service, retail, hospitality, events, fundraising, sales, education, or other people-focused roles is welcome but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Paid training
• Hands-on coaching and mentorship
• No previous experience required
• Real-world public relations and communications experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Transferable communication and leadership skills

If you're personable, confident, dependable, and enjoy connecting with people, this is an opportunity to gain practical experience in public relations, communications, community outreach, and live events.