Communications Coordinator

WHO WE ARE…

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics manufactures certified instruments, avionics and power solutions for the global aerospace industry and operates one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world. The company’s True Blue Power division is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lithium-ion aircraft batteries, USB chargers, inverters and converters.

THE POSITION…

As a Communications Coordinator, you will provide project management and administrative support to the Director of Communications and Advertising and Public Relations department. To be successful in this role, you will need to work independently to ensure all marketing projects run smoothly, meet deadlines and reduce the number of variables that affect deliverables. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world – from general, business and commercial aviation. You’ll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or related field.
• You have a minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• You have strong database, spreadsheet, and list management skills.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.
• You are extremely organized, detail oriented and accurate.
• You can multi-task and proactively take on new challenges.
• 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 all marketing projects within the department and with 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 via Microsoft D365,
  HubSpot and other third-party tools
• Complete e-commerce updates; add/remove/edit part numbers and product descriptions
  via Microsoft D365
• Maintain the integrity of the company’s customer database; manage returned mail, unsubscribes, and contact updates
• Create media kits for trade shows and industry events
• Distribute company logos and product photos to the media, distributors, and dealers
• Communicate marketing updates to company leadership and employees

WE WERE VOTED ONE OF THE 2021 BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We promote a healthy work-life balance and believe it is a valuable aspect of employee success and satisfaction.
• Our facility is clean and organized. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.
• We pride ourselves on having a friendly and diverse workforce.
• 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 flat organizational structure which allows for improved efficiency, easier decision-making, and improved communication between employees.
• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we have a food truck fest in the summer, employee luncheons throughout the year, monthly fruit/donut day, weight loss and step challenges with prizes and we sponsor our employees in community walk/run activities.
• 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.