Job Opportunity: Marketing and Communications Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Marketing and Communications Officer at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College. The Marketing and Communications Officer will play a vital role in strengthening the SVGCC’s public profile, brand identity, and overall visibility. The Officer will lead the development and coordination of strategic marketing and communications initiatives, ensuring that the SVGCC’s programmes, achievements, activities, and opportunities are effectively communicated to internal and external audiences. The role will also be instrumental in fostering strong stakeholder relationships, supporting student recruitment and engagement, and ensuring consistent, professional, and impactful representation of the SVGCC across various communication platforms.

Who Should Apply?

We would love to have you on board if you:

• Are passionate, enthusiastic, creative, and committed to excellence
• Can work independently while being committed to achieving team and organisational goals
• Are teachable and have a high regard for integrity and accountability
• Are committed to lifelong learning and to helping others to do the same

The main duties & responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies that promote the College’s programmes, services, activities, and institutional brand
• Manage the College’s brand identity and reputation, ensuring consistency in branding, messaging, and public representation
• Create, coordinate, and manage content across digital, social media, print, and other communication platforms
• Lead social media and digital marketing initiatives, including content planning, audience engagement, and promotional campaigns
• Plan, coordinate, and promote institutional events, activities, and campaigns to enhance visibility and stakeholder engagement
• Manage media relations and external communications, including developing media content and facilitating opportunities to promote the College
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, audience needs, promotional opportunities, and areas for improving the College’s visibility and reach
• Coordinate internal communications to ensure that faculty, staff, students, and other internal stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and consistent information
• Build and maintain effective relationships and collaborations with internal departments, faculty and staff, external institutions, businesses, community organisations, and other stakeholders to support coordinated marketing and communications efforts
• Develop relationships with prospective students and external stakeholders to strengthen awareness of the College and support student recruitment and institutional engagement

Qualifications & Experience

• At least a Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or another closely related field
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in marketing, communications,public relations, digital marketing, or a related area
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns
• Experience in content development, social media management, digital marketing, and brand management
• Experience in event promotion, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and/or public relations would be an asset

Other Required Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in social media platforms, digital communication tools, and content management systems
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• High level of professionalism, integrity, initiative, and attention to detail
• Knowledge of current marketing, communications, media, and digital trends

Application Process

      1. Gather these documents as part of your application:

• Cover Letter
• A recent Curriculum Vitae
• Academic Transcripts certified by the National Accrediation Board (NAB)

      2. Submit your application via email to recruitment@svgcc.vc, with the subject title – Job Application: Marketing and Communications Officer.

      3. Request two professional references – Ask your referees to send letters of reference directly to the HR Manager (using the email recruitment@svgcc.vc) without waiting to be contacted by the HR Department

DEADLINE: Friday, September 25th, 2026.