Communications Specialist - Aviation

**Communications Specialist – Aviation** Chicago, IL – Onsite (550 W. Jackson Street) $65K – 85K (Depending on skills & experience) Full – time w/benefits CHIN is a growing consulting firm delivering major capital infrastructure projects in Chicago and beyond. Our genuine company culture and excellent compensation and benefits package make our employees feel valued. The Communications Specialist - Aviation position is a critical position at CHIN, with growth opportunities. In this role, you will support communications and marketing initiatives specific to the aviation sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to apply their knowledge of communications and marketing to an award-winning, growing firm. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are passionate about communications, this job will be an excellent fit for you. **THE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST WILL:** - Coordinate communications and marketing efforts for the aviation sector for both the Chicago and Dallas / Fort Worth offices. - Develop project profiles showcasing projects, challenges, and accomplishments for use in marketing materials, website and submittal requests. - Develop project related communications, presentations, and graphics. - Assist in designing and coordinating internal/external communications and sector specific materials. - Interact with Aviation Sector leadership at the VP and Director level on a regular basis. - Support specific internal communication initiatives such as the corporate newsletter, website content, and new hire announcements. - Create content, documents, and materials that follow organizational standards and branding. - Maintain and update project staff resumes. - Maintain project photography library. - Serve as a primary point of contact for aviation events, advertisements and sponsorships. - Support business development with proposal development and leave behind materials. - Support the company’s presence on all relevant social media sites. - May also perform special projects or other reasonable business-related duties as requested including trade fairs and conferences - Reports to the Aviation Sector Leads **WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:** - Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or a related discipline from a four-year college or university. - Three to five years of communications and marketing experience is a bonus. - Strong organization skills and ability to balance multiple projects at one time. - Particular attention to detail and strong proofreading skills. - Proficiency with the MS Office suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint. - Reliability, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset. **WHAT WILL SET YOU APART:** - Excellent communication skills - Prior experience in the AEC industry - Knowledge of marketing trends within the business-to-business marketplace - Understanding of website management systems - Experience with social media platforms - Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign - Prior experience with search engine optimization **Job Offer:** - Competitive base salary between $65 - 85K, depending on experience, skills, and location. - Annual bonuses are based on individual and company performance. - 401K yearly profit-sharing contribution. - PTO. - 11 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays. - Parental leave. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Relevant certifications and courses reimbursed. R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc., M/W/DBE/ACDBE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. ***Come be part of our growing team!***