Marketing & Communications Specialist

Spokane Valley, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $28.77 - $37.95

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

long term disability

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Wellness Program

parking

Holiday pay

vacation

sick leave

Military leave

Jury leave

Job Description

Spokane Airport is a prominent public airport system serving the Spokane community and surrounding regions in Washington State. This comprehensive airport system includes the Spokane International Airport, Felts Field, Airport Business Park, and the Rail-Truck Transload Center, making it a crucial hub for passenger travel, business transportation, freight movement, and regional economic development. Known for its commitment to excellent customer service, innovative marketing approaches, and community engagement, Spokane Airport operates with a strong focus on promoting air service and enhancing the passenger experience. As a key public entity, Spokane Airport is driven by strategic plans that emphasize growth, sustainability, and introducing new opportunities for the aviation and transport industries it serves. The airport authority is dedicated to supporting its workforce through competitive salaries, strong benefits, and a collaborative work environment. The Marketing and Communications Specialist position at Spokane Airport is a full-time role that offers an hourly wage range between $28.77 and $37.95. This position is located at Spokane Airport's administrative offices on West Airport Drive in Spokane, Washington. The role falls under the Marketing and Public Relations Department and reports directly to the Marketing and Communications Manager. The career opening began on July 17, 2026.

This role focuses on delivering high-impact marketing and communication support for all Spokane Airport facilities and services. The Marketing and Communications Specialist is charged with planning and executing a variety of initiatives that enhance the airport's brand presence, improve stakeholder engagement, and support air service development objectives. A major emphasis of the role is digital content creation including social media management, graphic design, photo and video editing, and email marketing. This position manages visual storytelling that highlights airport events, operations, and community partnerships. Another core responsibility is coordinating and executing events ranging from large community gatherings to smaller internal airport functions such as open houses, industry conferences, grand openings, and inaugural flights. The specialist collaborates closely with vendors, contractors, and airport staff to ensure seamless event execution and promotion.

Additionally, this position acts as a critical link for community relations and marketing partnerships by facilitating outreach initiatives, educational tours, branded merchandise design, and responding to sponsorship inquiries. The role demands adaptability to work some nights, weekends, and early mornings to meet the dynamic scheduling needs of airport events and marketing campaigns. Successful candidates will be proactive, with excellent writing skills, strong interpersonal communication abilities, and expertise in digital marketing tools and software like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. This opportunity provides a meaningful career in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment that values teamwork, creativity, and community impact while offering comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Job Requirements

must have and maintain a valid driver’s license free of serious or frequent traffic violations
subject to a ten year background check for security clearance
must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport security badge
requires ability to lift carry push and pull up to 30 pounds
ability to sit for extended periods and stand walk frequently
occasional stooping kneeling bending lifting carrying and reaching
extensive wrist and hand movements for keyboarding and equipment use
ability to perform close work and use computer
ability to exchange information continuously through listening and talking
ability to be mobile community wide for business needs
present professionally with excellent interpersonal skills
maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
be a self starter and able to work independently and in teams
perform duties accurately under time pressure and changing priorities
high organization and time management skills
communicate effectively verbally and in writing
be of good moral character and adhere to public employee ethical standards

Job Qualifications

2-5 years of related marketing communications or customer relations experience
bachelor's degree in journalism marketing communications or related field
combination of education and experience may be considered
strong writing and interpersonal skills
ability to work independently and as a team member
experience in fast-paced dynamic environments
prior public-sector customer relations or airport experience helpful
proficient with Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Photoshop and Canva
knowledge of social media platform development and management
understanding of basic photography and design principles
professional presentation and excellent interpersonal skills
effective verbal and written communication
ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
good organizational and time management skills
ability to learn quickly and work with diverse groups

Job Duties

Promote Spokane Airports presence on social media including content creation and posting
respond to social media posts and address public inquiries
research and apply current social media trends
assist with management of media campaigns
lead creation and management of the Airport's email marketing function
manage email distribution lists
take and edit photos and videos of airport events and operations
design graphics for print and digital materials including flyers, billboards, brochures, and web content
coordinate and supervise airport photoshoots with vendors
support planning and implementation of community and internal events
serve as primary vendor contact for event logistics
coordinate outreach efforts including educational tours and community engagement
design Airport branded apparel and merchandise
manage sponsorship requests
represent the Airport at community events and industry conferences
collaborate with departments and external partners on marketing and communication projects
write and edit materials for diverse communication channels
identify and recommend marketing tactics
track and report performance metrics of media channels
administer and serve as primary contact for Airport website vendor
perform other duties as assigned