Public Relations & Event Assistant – Entry Level

Hayward, CA (On-site)

$40K/yr – $45K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive end-to-end outreach campaigns by representing nonprofits at local events, coordinating activations, and engaging community members through direct interaction.

  • Lead messaging at local events and activations
  • Coordinate event setup and partner outreach campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Public Relations & Campaign Presentations: Deliver clear, engaging, and professional campaign messaging to community members at local events and promotional activations.
  • Event Marketing & Coordination: Support event setup, organize promotional materials, and help ensure nonprofit and brand activations run smoothly and professionally.
  • Community Outreach & Audience Engagement: Interact with the public, answer questions, build meaningful connections, and encourage participation in community initiatives.
  • Nonprofit & Charity Representation: Serve as a friendly, professional point of contact for charity partners and their outreach campaigns.
  • Promotional Marketing Support: Assist with live marketing campaigns designed to increase public awareness, strengthen community relationships, and support partner initiatives.
  • Team Collaboration & Professional Development: Participate in team meetings, interactive workshops, and training sessions covering public speaking, public relations strategies, presentation techniques, and consumer behavior.

Requirements

  • Outgoing, approachable, and professional personality.
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Enjoyment of face-to-face interaction, community events, and public engagement.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills through hands-on training.
  • Strong teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills.
  • Interest in public relations, event marketing, community outreach, nonprofit campaigns, or promotional marketing.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be available for full-time, local work in Pleasanton, CA.
  • Experience is not required. Candidates with backgrounds in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, or other customer-facing roles are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Fully paid, hands-on training.
  • Entry-level access to public relations and event marketing careers.
  • Opportunities to develop public speaking and professional communication skills.
  • Real-world experience supporting community outreach and nonprofit campaigns.
  • A collaborative, team-focused work environment.
  • Opportunities to build transferable skills in marketing, event coordination, and public engagement.

Salaries

Posted range

$40K/yr – $45K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($43K) is 20% below the median base salary for Public Relations Assistant roles in the United States ($53K).

Public Relations Assistant median pay in the United States

$53K/yr

Most pay falls between $51K and $55K. Based on 29 salaries.

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Public Relations & Event Assistant – Entry Level

Tri-Valley Collective · Hayward, CA · On-site