Airport Communications Coordinator

Job Posting Closing Date:

03/11

Provo Airport is hiring a full time Communications Coordinator to be a primary source of public information and perform all marketing work for the Provo Municipal Airport. This position is responsible for coordinating all airport public communications. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in managing this work for Provo are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

 

What is the compensation package?

Pay Range: (G34) $78,257 - $107,878 per annum (paid in bi-weekly installments)

 

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule​, and others. For more information about benefits click here.

 

What are the main duties?

• Lead development and implementation of comprehensive public information, marketing, and public relations strategies aligned with airport objectives.

• Manage all media relations, including news releases, interviews, media briefings, newsletters, reports, and crisis and emergency communications.

• Develop policies and procedures to ensure accurate, timely dissemination of airport information and support leadership with communication issues affecting operations.

• Create, design, oversee, and evaluate airport, airline, and route‑specific marketing campaigns and prepare related promotional materials.

• Manage in‑terminal advertising programs, including vendor coordination, contract creative review, and revenue optimization.

• Collaborate with air service development teams on presentations, market analyses, promotional materials, and airline‑facing communications supporting new or expanded routes.

• Serve as the Airport’s Title VI and ACDBE Coordinator and participate on cross‑functional, design, safety, or operational committees as assigned.

• Direct consultants and cross‑functional teams.

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, messaging, creative assets, and final public‑facing deliverables for compliance and accuracy.

• Coordinate with city officials, airport leadership, community partners, tenants, airline representatives, and other stakeholders on communication and marketing needs.

• May supervise staff, including workload scheduling, performance reviews, training, discipline, and staffing decisions, and perform other related duties as needed.

 

What are the minimum requirements?

Provo City will honor an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Aviation Management, or closely related field.

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public information, airport or transportation marketing, or a related field with at least three years of supervisory or project management experience.

• A valid, lawful driver license.

• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), AAAE certifications, or membership in professional communication or aviation organizations such as AAE, ACC, ACI-NA, or PRSA is preferred.

 

What is the selection process?

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on March 12, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

 

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

 

Why Provo City?

Provo is a strong, community-centered city with thriving neighborhoods, dedicated residents, and a deep tradition of service and innovation. We build on these strengths by making city government more transparent and efficient, expanding diverse and affordable housing, revitalizing local business districts, and investing in smarter infrastructure and transportation. By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well-managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

 

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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