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

New Catalyst Incorporated; Jeffersontown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

New Catalyst Incorporated in Jeffersontown, KY invites you to start a career in public relations and communications. This entry-level role supports campaign execution, event coordination, and community engagement, with paid training and mentorship to build career-ready PR skills.

You will gain hands-on experience across nonprofit partnerships, outreach efforts, and brand messaging, with opportunities for fast-track advancement into coordination, leadership, or management roles in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Friendly, energetic, and motivated to learn.
• Strong verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Interested in events, nonprofit work, public relations, or community engagement
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or volunteer roles (preferred, not required)
• At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Public relations

Event planning

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Job description

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 .

Role Overview

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 .

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What You’ll Gain

• 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

Ideal Candidate Profile

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