Marketing: Assistant / Intern

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Marketing Intern.

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for marketing? Are you eager to kickstart your career in a professional environment? St Monica’s is a leading private school in the region and is looking for a Marketing Intern to join our team!

About Us

We are an independent, co-educational and inclusive school, amid the beautiful rural area of East Griqualand in the North Eastern region of the Eastern Cape.

We are an IEB school consisting of 3 campuses – Junior School, Senior Primary and High School.

At St Monica’s, we pride ourselves on fostering academic excellence and a vibrant school community. We require a confident, inspirational and skillful person to a play a vital role in showcasing our school’s values, achievements, and culture to students, parents, and the broader community.

The Role

As a Marketing Intern, you’ll assist in creating and executing marketing campaigns that highlight our school’s unique offerings. You’ll work closely with the Head of School to:

• Manage social media platforms, the school’s website and create engaging content and updates
• Assist with event planning and promotion.
• Contribute to newsletters, brochures, and other communications.
• Support the development of digital and traditional marketing strategies.
• Provide an engaging, welcoming and efficient admission experience for prospective families.

What We’re Looking For

• A creative and enthusiastic individual, eager to learn and grow;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in social media platforms and basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, video creation);
• An interest in marketing, public relations, or communications (experience is a bonus but not a determining factor);
• A strong team player and effective collaborator with a proactive mindset;
• A relevant qualification or proof of registration and transcripts of progression towards a marketing qualification;
• To be responsible for general marketing and communications, advertising, event co-ordination;
• Fully support the ethos of the school as an Anglican Church School and incorporating the school’s values;
• Computer literate and highly efficient with diverse applications, AI and software;
• Passion for children and teaching;
• Good organisational and administrative skills.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in a professional setting;
• Work in a supportive environment where your ideas are valued;
• Develop skills that will set you apart in your marketing career;
• Be part of a team that makes a real difference in education.

Include contact details for at least two suitable referees. You may also prepare an introductory video of yourself (maximum 2 minutes) and upload it onto google drive and share the link with us. Provide a little about yourself and your reasons for applying for this internship position.

Start Date: 2025 (to be confirmed).

Take the first step in your marketing career with us! We look forward to welcoming a passionate, innovative individual to our team.

St Monica’s Diocesan School is an equal opportunity employer. Only successful candidates will be notified. An application in itself will not entitle the applicant to an interview. St Monica’s Diocesan School, in line with

POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

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