Posting Title
Communications Project Lead for Advanced Manufacturing – Professional III
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Location
CO – Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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Working at NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation’s primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
From day one at NREL, youll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, youll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
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Job Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratorys (NREL) Communications Office has an opening for an energetic and collaborative communications professional to support communications for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)s Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization office (IEDO) and the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies office (AMMTO). IEDO supports innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. manufacturing sector. AMMTO accelerates the adoption of innovative materials and manufacturing technologies for a clean, decarbonized economy.
The successful candidate will help tell the story about DOEs manufacturing offices efforts through a variety of communication channels, as well as manage multiple moderately complex communications projects in a collaborative environment using established procedures. The ideal candidate should be comfortable taking initiative and possess strategic communications and writing skills, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and quality, and exhibit project management experience.
The selected candidate will work under supervision as part of our dedicated communications team, which is structured in an agency-like setting and includes project managers, writers, editors, web developers, and designers. You will develop and execute multiple digital and traditional communications tactics in parallel, while delivering superior client service. Were looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can hit the ground running, and is comfortable interacting directly with DOE staff as well as Communications Office colleagues.
The NREL Communications Office comprises communications experts in a variety of disciplines focused on raising awareness about the lab and DOE programs. This position resides in the Communications Office Energy Research and Technologies Communications Group, which includes teams representing NRELs wide-ranging research areas. Your success will depend on your adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn; can-do attitude and collaborative work style; and the ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances.
In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and your specific qualifications related to this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Duties will include:
- Serving as a communications representative for IEDO, including as the day-to-day point of contact with clients, developing annual communications plans, and managing communications deliverables.
- Providing project support as needed for AMMTO communications, including developing and managing content and programs to help amplify the office.
- Collaborating with communications team members to develop written and multimedia content, adhering to style and brand guidelines and best practices.
- Creating and adhering to project plans, timelines/deadlines, and budgets, with general supervision from team leaders and mentors.
- Managing logistics to ensure seamless webinars for internal and external audiences.
- Tracking project assignments using Asana project management software to collaborate with team members and meet deadlines.
- Proactively informing clients and team members about project status through meetings, project management tools, email, and reports.
- Coordinating internal processes to support clients and communication project leads.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with teams, peers, and clients.
Successful candidates will have:
- Excellent attention to detail and quality
- Ability to distill technical information into understandable and engaging content
- Nimbleness needed to multitask in a fast-paced communications agency-like setting
- Strong client service mindset
- Stellar project management skills, including leading tasks and developing budgets and schedules for deadline-oriented projects
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- General knowledge of web and digital media best practices
- Experience coordinating projects such as newsletters, websites, social media, webinars, and print materials
- Ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances
- Can-do attitude and collaborative work style
- Eight or more years of experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field, preferably in an area of science.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous science-, manufacturing-, energy-sector, government-, technology-, or research-related communications experience.
- Experience creating internal or corporate communications strategies and content
- Experience adhering to an in-house style guide, AP style, and/or Chicago Manual of Style
- Experience with project management and collaboration platforms, such as Microsoft Teams and Asana
- Writing skills to express compelling stories from technical research information
- Experience coordinating and hosting webinars and events
- Prior roles in a communication/public relations/advertising agency or similar corporate/organization department.
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Basic Qualifications
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Strong leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.
- Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Ability to work under guidance to complete moderately complex communications assignments including research, writing, and editing for a variety of products, including both print and electronic media
- Experience with emerging digital communications and marketing concepts and practices
- Experience working with teams and clients
- Experience with writing basic web content.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors and/or masters degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing
- Experience with existing NREL or DOE programs
- Previous roles in public relations or advertising agencies
- Familiarity with renewable energy and/or energy efficiency
- Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills
- Experience managing annual budgets of $1 million or more.
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Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Professional III / Annual Salary Range: $73,200 – $120,800
NREL takes into consideration a candidates education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employees salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
- Based on eligibility rules
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If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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