Communications and Marketing Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Costa Rica • North America - 12 months

About The Project

The Municipality of Costa Rica, located southeast of San José, seeks a Communications and Marketing Specialist to enhance its marketing and communications efforts. Currently, the Municipality has a press office that distributes information through brochures, billboards, and multi-channel advertisements. However, there are gaps in informing the community about important events like job fairs, cultural activities, and tax collection events, leading to low attendance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to improve information dissemination both internally and externally.
• Create promotional and informational campaigns for municipal programs, events, services, and activities.
• Design digital content, graphic designs, audiovisuals, and other resources for the municipality’s social media platforms and external channels.
• Counsel municipal staff on customer service, assertive communication, and managing communication outlets.
• Contribute to additional projects that align with the community’s interests and priorities, such as English tutoring and youth sports coaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or hospitality and tourism.
• Three years of experience in tourism marketing and/or hospitality planning and project implementation.
• Spanish language proficiency: completed 4 years of high school Spanish coursework in the past 8 years, completed a college-level Elementary II Spanish semester within the past 6 years, scored between 50-62 on the Spanish CLEP exam within the past 6 years, and achieved Novice-High or Intermediate-Low on the ACTFL OPI in Spanish within the past 6 years.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in public relations and marketing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Collaborative teamwork.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Potential for professional growth and development.

Pay

• $X per hour

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible work schedule

Key Dates

• APPLY BY: July 15, 2026
• KNOW BY: September 1, 2026
• DEPART ON: February 2, 2027
• DURATION: 12 months