Golden, CO Search Results /

Now Hiring - Communications Outreach Coordinator, International Activities in Golden, CO

Communications Outreach Coordinator, International Activities in Golden, CO

National Renewable Energy Lab

Base Salary Yes (amount not posted)

Total Comp: NA

Quick Apply Save

Qualifications Years In Sales

Industry: Energy, Mining and Utilities

Benefits: yes

Customer Size: all

Car Allowance: no

Sales Cycle: Short

Travel: none

Years Selling in Industry:

Education:

They Sell Energy & Utilities

To Whom Energy, Mining & Utilities

Location: Golden, CO

3.8

Posting Title

Communications Outreach Coordinator, International Activities

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

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, you’ll 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, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our eight employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and

see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

Job Description

Passionate about making science relatable, understandable, and memorable to a wide range of audiences? Love creating content, supporting webinars, and tracking details and deadlines? Enjoy building client/customer relationships to become a trusted partner?

NREL’s Communications Office has an opening for a Professional II Communications Outreach Coordinator to support the lab’s international activities, such as our work with USAID and the Net Zero World Initiative. The ideal candidate will be adept in webinar and digital platforms, foundational project management, and communications and writing, pay strong attention to detail and quality, and exhibit the ability to maintain good working relationships with clients and team members.

The selected candidate will work closely with researchers as part of our dedicated communications team, which is structured in an agency-like setting and includes project managers, editors, graphic designers, digital specialists, and writers. We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative individual with experience in traditional and digital communications and webinars, a keen interest in science communications outreach, and experience delivering results for clients in a fast-paced setting. You will coordinate multiple moderately complex communications projects under supervision, use established procedures, develop and track multiple deliverables in parallel, and work against deadlines.

Primary job functions will include:

Coordinate and track multiple communications project requests, timelines, and budgets.
Provide end to end webinar and event support from using relevant software platforms to compiling post event metrics and reporting.
Create and/or coordinate written content communicating NREL’s international efforts for news stories, newsletters, reports, videos, social media, and other outreach materials.
Develop and/or coordinate web content, following web standards and best practices.
Provide regular project progress status updates to team and clients.
Follow NREL publishing process and act as a publications resource to team members and clients.
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

With your application, include a cover letter describing why you’re interested in this position and highlighting your specific communications work experience and qualifications for this role.

About NREL and the Communications Office

NREL is the only U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency research. 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 Communication Office’s Science and Technology Communications Group, which consists of multiple teams representing NREL’s wide-ranging research areas.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field and 2 or more years of experience in communications, Public Affairs, marketing or related field. Or, Master's Degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing or a related field or equivalent relevant education/experience and experience in communications, Public Affairs, marketing or related field.

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 reviewing content for a variety of communication products, including both print and electronic media.
Ability to distill technical information into understandable and engaging content.
Strong client service mindset.
Superior organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail and quality.
Experience with virtual and in person events.
Good project coordination skills, including leading tasks and developing and following budgets and schedules.
Experience with social media, email newsletters, video conferencing platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools.
Ability to outline and adhere to budgets and schedules for multichannel communications campaigns, reporting, and web events.
Nimbleness and flexibility to multitask in a fast-paced communications setting.
Comfort with quick-turnaround requests and ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances.
A can-do attitude and collaborative work style.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous science-, energy sector-, government-, or research-related communications experience as follows:

Previous science- or research-related communications experience.
Prior roles in a communication/public relations/advertising agency or similar corporate/organization department.
Experience adhering to brand guidelines and/or AP Style.
Experience with Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Familiarity with renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, and/or other technical subject matter.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $62,000 - $102,300

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s 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 employee’s 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

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. NREL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will 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.

EEO Policy

NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

EEO is the Law

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

Reasonable Accommodations

E-Verify

[please apply online] For information about right to work, click

here

for English or

here

for Spanish.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

National Renewable Energy Lab

Company Size
1001 to 5000 Employees

Founded
1978

They Sell
Energy & Utilities

To Whom
Energy, Mining & Utilities

Website
www.nrel.gov

Revenue
Unknown / Non-Applicable

National Renewable Energy Lab is currently hiring for 3 sales positions

National Renewable Energy Lab has openings in: CO

The average salary at National Renewable Energy Lab is:

3 Yes (amount not posted)

National Renewable Energy Lab

Rate this company

National Renewable Energy Lab

National Renewable Energy Lab is currently hiring for 3 sales positions

National Renewable Energy Lab has openings in: CO

The average salary at National Renewable Energy Lab is:

3 Yes (amount not posted)