Executive Nuclear Science & Technology Communications Lead - Idaho National Laboratory

Looking for a job that builds positive change in the world? Help Idaho National Laboratory share its work in transformative new energy technologies. The External Engagement and Communications group supporting the Nuclear Science Technology (NST) Directorate is looking for an Executive Nuclear Science Technology Communications Lead to help share progress toward INL’s vision of changing the world’s energy future and securing our nation’s critical infrastructure. And we’re surrounded by some of the West's most iconic mountains, rivers and national parks (Yellowstone, Grand Teton)! 

You will work a 9x80 schedule working on-site in our Research Educational Campus offices in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off!

You will report to the Manager of Science Communications.

Responsibilities Include:

• Through direct and ongoing interaction with directorate leadership, the successful candidate will support the development of communication priorities and devise a communication strategy for achieving the organization’s outreach goals.
• These goals include key research and demonstration efforts, program development, Lab-Directed Research Development, and industry and university engagement.
• The Executive Communications Lead will attend directorate leadership meetings, selected tours, conferences and stakeholder engagement opportunities to stay current on developments and prepare or assign communications associated with these activities.
• You will need to become familiar INL’s Laboratory Plan and NST strategic planning objectives. They will be embedded with the NST Associate Laboratory Director office and work continuously with directorate leadership and staff to complete communication on NST’s priorities, goals, strategy and sensitivities.
• The NST Executive Communications Lead will prepare and refine leadership talking points and presentations, facilitate complex news media interactions, and create a conference engagement strategy.
• NST leadership will work with this hire to establish and implement directorate communication priorities including conference sponsorship/participation and leadership speaking engagements, and directorate communications such as fact sheets, monthly highlights, websites, and overview presentations.
• The NST Executive Communications Lead will coordinate activities of the NST communications team that helps define target audiences, selects effective communication channels, creates content, refines messages appropriately and supports the communication needs of key research and development programs.
• The Executive Communications Lead will also support the NST ALD in internal communications to NST Staff and NST announcements within the laboratory.
• You will interface with INL’s Communications department, including a lab wide nuclear communications lead.
•  As a “matrixed” employee based in one organization and working for another, the Executive Communications Liaison will maintain regular contact with both the home org (Communications) and work org (NST) to prioritize projects and enlist specialized staff.

Minimum Requirements: 

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with an emphasis in communications or a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a field related to technical communications, and a minimum of8 years related experience or advanced degree and 6 years’ experience.

Requires prior communications experience, and strong preference for previous experience with science or engineering public communication.

Prior experience or knowledge of nuclear energy strongly preferred.

• Should have experience in public involvement in technical or scientific issues, as well as writing and producing materials for the general public.
• Requires demonstrated ability to understand technical principles and communicate technical topics in simple terms.
• Should be respectful enough to skillfully negotiate with researchers to achieve mutually agreeable communications materials.
• Must demonstrate excellent writing skills and familiarity with AP Style, and excellent oral, digital, social media and visual communications skills. 

Job Information: 

Salary PR0400-Grade 210 ($95,928 - $158,232)

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

  Benefits and Relocation

  Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

  401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match

  Paid time off (personal leave)

  Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)

  Comprehensive Relocation Package

  Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

  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 5,800 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.

  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. 

  Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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