Looking for a job that builds positive change in the world? Help Idaho National Laboratory share its work in transformative new energy technologies. The lab is looking for an Advanced Communications Liaison 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)!
This position works a 9x80 schedule working on-site (potential hybrid opportunities) in our offices in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off!
You will report to the Internal Communications Manager and the Communications Director.
Responsibilities Include:
INL's Human Resources and Diversity directorate is looking for an Advanced Communications Liaison to execute and advise on best practices for sharing the organization's goals and successes, helping its experts create and tailor their messages to effectively reach target audiences. You will be responsible to:

• Advise leadership on strategy and solutions for achieving outreach goals.
• Build networks and relationships within and outside INL and coordinating activities with other lab personnel.
• Work with leadership to define target audiences, select effective communication channels and refine messages.
• Lead creation of fact sheets, marketing material, news releases, website content, newsletters, social media, videos, talking points and FAQs.
• Work collaboratively with graphic artists and other creative staff.
• Coordinate assistance for presentations and event promotion; interface with INL's Communications department; and facilitate complex news media interactions.
• Maintain regular contact with both Communications and Human Resources & Diversity to prioritize projects and enlist specialized staff.

Qualifications:

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 related field and a minimum of 8 years related experience; or advanced degree and 6 years of experience.

• Requires prior communications experience, and strong preference for previous experience with executive communication.
• Experience in public involvement in technical issues, and writing and producing materials for the general public.
• Ability to understand complex principles and communicate technical topics in simple terms.
• Ability to confidently, respectfully and skillfully negotiate with customers to achieve mutually agreeable communications materials.
• Excellent writing skills and familiarity with AP Style, and excellent oral, digital, social media and visual communications skills.
• PowerPoint skills and experience.
• Ability to manage numerous diverse projects at once, work without appreciable direction, and demonstrate excellent judgment.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, flexibility and ability to prioritize objectives.
• Excellent relationship management and organizational skills to effectively manage interfaces with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with graphic artists and other creative staff.

Job Information:

• Salary Grade: PR0400 - 210 ($95,928 - $158,232)
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

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 5,000 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.
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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.
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