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's (INL) Communications and Engagement directorate is looking for candidates for aCOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST.

The Communications Specialist consults on best practices for sharing our message with broad audiences, helping our experts create and tailor their messages to effectively reach target audiences.

You will develop and oversee the creation of internal and external communication efforts or products.

Our team works a 9x80 schedule located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with every other Friday off!

You will report to the Internal Communications manager.

Job Description:

• Stay up to date on organization developments goals and communication needs.
• Work with experts to understand target audiences, choose effective communication channels, and refine messages appropriately.
• Create newsletters, talking points, FAQs, internal messages, fact sheets, news releases, website content, social media and videos.
• Consult on standard methodologies for sharing successes to help subject matter experts create and tailor their messages to effectively reach target audiences.
• Prepare messaging for target audiences, choose effective communications channels, and refine messages to optimize performance. Ensure understanding of INL and DOE expectations regarding branding, messaging, awareness, and approvals.
• Create feature stories and news releases, an array of informational products (e.g., website(s) and web content, newsletters, social media, videos, fact sheets, annual reports, special reports, images, topical PowerPoint presentations, FAQs, and talking points), special event planning, and activities designed to create internal and external business awareness. May maintain digital content calendar and schedule posts for social media and INL website.
• Partner with subject matter experts to develop comprehensive reports for internal leadership, external customers, employees, and critical team members.
• Advise leadership on strategy and solutions for achieving outreach goals.
• Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and anticipate short-, medium-, and long-term communication needs.
• Develop working relationships with public affairs counterparts across the laboratory and customer agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

Level 2: Bachelor's degree inCommunications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English or a related field and 2 years of communication experience or a Master's degree inCommunications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English or a related field.

Level 3: Bachelor's degree in**Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English or a related field and 5 years of communication experience or a master's degree and 2 years of experience.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2-Grade 420 ($56.196 - $106,644) / Level 3-Grade 430 ($65,064 - $133,416). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• 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.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

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./

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.

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.

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.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Job: *Business Services

Organization: *External Engagement and Communications (Lxxx)

Title: COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Location: ID-Idaho Falls

Requisition ID: 22248