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) External Communication and Engagement group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a CAES Communication Lead.

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) Communications Lead advises on standard methodologies for sharing the organization’s goals and successes, helping its experts build and tailor their messages to effectively reach target audiences.

Our team works an on-site 9x80 schedule located at our Idaho Falls CAES facility with every other Friday off!

Responsibilities Include:

• This person will contribute to leadership on strategy and solutions for achieving INL's outreach goals. Such work may involve maintaining networks and relationships outside of INL
• The successful candidate will be able to anticipate and advise about communication needs.
• Will work with leadership to define target audiences, select effective communication channels, and refine messages appropriately.
• Oversees creation of fact sheets, marketing material, news releases, website content, newsletters, social media, videos, talking points, FAQs.
• The Communications Lead also will coordinate assistance for presentations and event promotion; collaborate with INL’s Communications & Outreach department, especially on coordinating required DOE-ID reviews; and facilitate news media interactions.
• As an employee based in one organization and working for another, the liaison will maintain regular contact with both the home org and work org to prioritize projects and enlist specialized staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with an emphasis in communications; or a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a field related to technical communications; and a minimum of 5 years related experience
• OR an Advanced degree and 2-3 years’ experience. Strong preference for previous experience with science or engineering public communication.
• Should have experience in public involvement in technical or scientific issues, as well as writing and producing materials for the general public.
• Requires ability to understand technical principles and communicate technical topics in simple terms.
• Should be able to negotiate with researchers to achieve mutually agreeable communications materials.
• Must demonstrate excellent writing skills, familiarity with AP Style, and excellent oral, digital, social media and visual communications skills.
• Able to manage several projects at once, work independently under general direction, and demonstrate good judgement on diverse problems.
• Must understand news judgment and be able to prioritize work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must have good relationship management and organizational skills to effectively manage works with colleagues.

Job Information

Salary: Grade 190 ($70,680 - $116,616)

• Chosen applicants 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.

INL Overview:

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 men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO 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 your 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.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview