Communications Coordinator

WHO WE ARE…

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.

THE POSITION…

As a Communications Coordinator, you will provide project management and administrative support to the Advertising and Public Relations department. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world – from general, business and commercial aviation. To be successful in this role, you will need to work independently, contribute to the smooth completion of marketing projects, meet deadlines and reduce the number of variables that affect deliverables. You’ll be an important part of the process that keeps our customers flying!

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• You have a minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are organized, focused, and results oriented.
• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.
• You have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• You have marketing/advertising industry experience.
• You have Macintosh platform, OS X experience.
• You have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (CC): Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• You have a general understanding of press-ready artwork, offset (press) and digital printing processes.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Serve as liaison between the Advertising department, third-party resources, and other

internal departments

• Coordinate the accurate and efficient completion of marketing projects within the department

and third-party resources, including printers, post mail, and email service providers

• Coordinate the production and distribution of annual catalogs
• Manage marketing material inventory
• Manage third-party point-of-sale displays and accompanying marketing material
• Generate targeted mailing lists, marketing campaigns, and activities
• Maintain the integrity of the company’s customer database
• Create media kits for trade shows and industry events
• Communicate marketing updates to company leadership and employees

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.
• We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.
• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.
• We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.
• We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.