Manufacturing Communications Coordinator

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job description:

Job Title: Marketing Communications Specialist

Salary: $55k-$65k

Onsite full time role

Communications Coordinator

As a Communications Coordinator, you'll help plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external communications initiatives that support our business, our brand, and our people.

You'll work across the organization with Business Development, Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Human Resources, leadership, and production teams.

You'll also work with outside vendors and partners throughout the local community.

One day you might be coordinating a company event, drafting employee communications, or supporting a trade show. The next, you might be working with a local photographer or printer. Later that afternoon, you could be walking through the facility photographing equipment or talking with an employee about an exciting project.

No two days will look exactly the same, and that's intentional.

Explore the Depth of the RoleManage Multiple Projects

• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously from concept through completion.
• Establish timelines, coordinate deadlines, track deliverables, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Follow up on open items and keep projects moving without needing constant direction.
• Coordinate projects across multiple internal departments.
• Maintain organized project files, communication assets, schedules, and vendor information.

Coordinate Events & Experiences

• Plan and coordinate trade shows, conferences, customer visits, company events, employee engagement activities, and other communications initiatives.
• Coordinate event logistics, promotional materials, signage, shipping, vendors, and on-site needs.
• Work with internal teams and outside partners to ensure events are professional and successful.
• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown when needed.
• Capture photos and content during events for future communications and marketing efforts.

Build Vendor Relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with marketing, advertising, event, production, and media vendors.
• Work with printers, promotional product suppliers, photographers, signage companies, media partners, event venues, and other service providers.
• Obtain quotes, coordinate schedules, review proofs, and manage vendor deliverables.
• Ensure vendors meet expectations for quality, timing, and brand standards.
• Resolve issues and proactively communicate potential concerns.

Capture the Company Story

• Take professional-quality photographs and coordinate with vendors on video projects showcasing employees, equipment, facilities, events, and manufacturing activities.
• Identify interesting stories and opportunities to highlight employee accomplishments and company successes.
• Build and maintain an organized library of photographs and digital assets.
• Create content for internal communications, social media, the company website, presentations, newsletters, and other communication channels.
• Translate complex technical or manufacturing information into clear, engaging, and audience-focused communications.

Work Across the Organization

• Build strong working relationships with employees and leaders throughout the organization.
• Work directly with production, engineering, operations, business development, program management, and human resources.
• Learn enough about products, capabilities, and manufacturing processes to tell authentic stories about the work being done.
• Help showcase the people, equipment, technology, and capabilities that differentiate the organization.

Support Communications & Business Development

• Create and coordinate presentations, employee communications, sales materials, newsletters, digital communications, and other company messaging.
• Support business development initiatives with content, graphics, presentations, and communication resources.
• Support LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, email, website, and internal communication content.
• Assist with market research and competitive intelligence as needed.
• Maintain consistent branding and messaging across all communications.
• Support proposal and business development activities as needed.

RequirementsRequired Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, event coordination, project coordination, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Journalism, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and follow through.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong relationship-building and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in or supporting a manufacturing, industrial, defense, aerospace, shipbuilding, construction, engineering, or technical environment.
• Familiarity with local business and vendor communities.
• Experience working with communications, event, advertising, printing, promotional product, photography, or media vendors.
• Experience planning and executing trade shows, conferences, customer visits, company events, or employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong photography and/or videography skills.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar design tools.
• Experience creating content for websites, social media, internal communications, and digital channels.
• Experience translating technical or complex information into compelling stories.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be required for trade shows, conferences, customer visits, company events, and other business activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk through manufacturing and production environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events and while working throughout facilities.
• Ability to safely navigate manufacturing environments while following required safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times, including communication materials, event supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production team members, leadership, vendors, customers, and visitors.