Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!
Idaho National Laboratory is seeking an innovative communications specialist with a passion for simplifying complex topics and writing to support its Environment, Safety, Health & Quality (ESH&Q) directorate. In this meaningful role, an experienced communications professional will provide writing, editing, strategic support, and logistical support for ESH&Q.
As the nation s nuclear energy laboratory, INL maintains a strong safety focus. The health and safety of every employee, both on and off-the-job, is critical to INL s mission. INL demonstrates world-leading safety behavior, safety performance and environmental stewardship. This individual will serve as the Communication Program Liaison (CPL) reporting to INL s Communications & Outreach organization and matrixed to the ESH&Q organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
* Helps communicate information to internal and external audiences
* Write in-depth articles and also brief highlights of ESH&Q projects
* Provide communications expertise related to audiences, strategies and messaging
* Develop communications resources such as press releases, fact sheets, newsletters, employee communications, internal and external website content, features for INL.gov and third party publications, and video content
* Prepare annual and special reports, annual reporting input, and executive presentations
* Involved with communications support for activities governed by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) -- a United States environmental law that promotes the enhancement of the environment
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor s degree in communications, marketing or related field and 5 years of experience, master's degree and 3 years of experience, a PhD and 2 years of experience, or at least 13 years of professional work experience. Degree is preferred.
* Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce content across multiple media channels and for multifaceted audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to understand technical principles and communicate technical topics in simple terms.
* Excellent writing skills and familiarity with AP Style, as well as strong news judgement.
* Manage several projects at once, work independently, and demonstrate strong analytical and common-sense thinking.
* Able to work in a culturally diverse environment.
* Experience with advertising, public relations and/or journalism required, Experience communicating about science and technology preferred.
JOB INFORMATION
* Salary Grade: 190
INL OVERVIEW:
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
INL MISSION:
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL VISION:
Our vision is to change the world s energy future and secure our nation s critical infrastructure.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
OTHER INFORMATION:
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
BENEFITS, SALARY, AND RELOCATION:
We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/. .
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