What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Coordinator position at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics?
About The Role
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Communications Coordinator to support executive leadership and help tell PIA’s story. This position combines communications, marketing, social media, executive support, and e-commerce responsibilities into a dynamic role that touches nearly every aspect of the institution.
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t simply complete assigned tasks, but who can recognize communication opportunities, anticipate messaging needs, and independently develop content. The ideal candidate enjoys learning what’s happening across the organization and helping communicate it effectively to students, employees, industry partners, and the public.
What You’ll Do
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend hours and limited travel.
If you enjoy writing, creating, organizing, and helping an organization communicate effectively while working closely with executive leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Communications Coordinator to support executive leadership and help tell PIA’s story. This position combines communications, marketing, social media, executive support, and e-commerce responsibilities into a dynamic role that touches nearly every aspect of the institution.
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t simply complete assigned tasks, but who can recognize communication opportunities, anticipate messaging needs, and independently develop content. The ideal candidate enjoys learning what’s happening across the organization and helping communicate it effectively to students, employees, industry partners, and the public.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and coordinate internal and external communications
- Create content for social media, the PIA website, newsletters, and digital communications
- Draft emails, announcements, presentations, reports, and executive correspondence
- Identify opportunities to communicate institutional initiatives, accomplishments, and events
- Anticipate executive communication needs and proactively develop messaging and supporting materials
- Support the Executive Vice President with scheduling, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and special projects
- Coordinate messaging across departments and assist with public relations initiatives
- Help manage and grow PIA’s online merchandise store and branded products
- Support marketing campaigns, online registrations, and digital engagement initiatives
- Assist with institutional events and other projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field
- Approximately three years of relevant professional experience is preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- A self-starter who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to understand organizational goals, identify communication needs, and develop effective messaging with minimal direction
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with social media management and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with website content management systems, e-commerce platforms, or online payment systems is a plus
- Professionalism, creativity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend hours and limited travel.
If you enjoy writing, creating, organizing, and helping an organization communicate effectively while working closely with executive leadership, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement with company match
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Coverages
- Life Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- AD&D Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Prepaid Legal
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000