Engagement and Communications Development Specialist_

**Overview**Communications creates and provides strategic communications to the Laboratory’s internal and external stakeholders and collaborators. It sets and implements a cohesive strategy to amplify the visibility of PNNL's research and develops standards and efforts that communicate PNNL’s value proposition. In doing so, Communications enhances the Laboratory’s institutional reputation and science and technology agenda. Further, Communications drives employee-focused communications; leads media and outreach to external stakeholders; supports research through robust technical editing, formatting, and graphics support; and protects the Laboratory's reputation through issues management and transparency with news media.**Responsibilities**Job DescriptionAs an internal communications specialist for PNNL, you will strategically orchestrate and optimize crafted, targeted, and impactful messages tailored to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational outcomes and leveraging advanced communication tools and methodologies. Our commitment is to elevate the lab's culture, promote effective information flow, and contribute to the overall success of the Lab through seamless and efficient communication. This role involves driving effective communication that supports various initiatives throughout the Lab. These include but are not limited to newsletters, events, story creation and amplification, enterprise-level communications, channel and distribution support, and special assignments as prioritized. The successful candidate will has the proven ability to write and share clear and engaging messages.Key Responsibilities:We seek a communications professional for campaigns and communication products for various initiatives throughout the Lab. In this role, you will partner closely with other communication professionals to execute employee-facing communications that maximize staff awareness in various areas through a diverse set of channels. The successful candidate is a self-starter who enjoys exploring new ways to share and present information for maximum impact, thrives under deadlines, and quickly delivers succinct and effective products.+ Work with various partners and stakeholders throughout the Lab to create content that aligns with the Lab's mission, vision, and values, creating the desired impact and outcomes.+ Use your strategic thinking, planning, and project management skills to conceptualize and execute highly impactful internal communications campaigns/plans/deliverables.+ Use your interpersonal skills to serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Internal Communications deliverables.+ Use your storytelling skills to share stories of staff and Lab accomplishments+ Coordinate and execute communication strategies, including content creation and distribution.+ Create textured communication materials to support initiatives, including emails, newsletters, presentations, and other relevant collateral.+ Develop communication toolkits and resources in alignment with campaign goals and intended outcomes.+ Engage with key stakeholders to understand perspectives, concerns, and feedback.+ Collaborate with Communications colleagues to deliver relevant information to all audiences through appropriate channels, focusing on timeliness, efficiency, and quality.+ Have the ability and passion to learn new technologies to catalyze new ways of work.+ Build trust and meaningful relationships with fellow communications staff and throughout the Lab.+ Regularly assess and report on communication outcomes, making data-driven decisions to achieve greater outcomes.+ Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.+ Analyze engagement trends and pivot as directed.**Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications:+ BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience -OR-+ MS/MA or higherPreferred Qualifications:+ Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise in specialized areas and general knowledge of related areas.+ Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices.+ Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.+ Communicates complex concepts; anticipates potential objections and influences others to adopt a different point of view.+ Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.+ May lead functional teams or projects.+ A bold thinking, growth-oriented mindset, and an instinct to self-initiate action.+ Diplomacy, listening skills, and a consultative mindset.+ Strategic thinker with the ability to align communication strategies with organizational objectives.+ Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.+ Adaptable and comfortable navigating through ambiguity.+ Results-oriented with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes.**Additional Information**Not Applicable.**Testing Designated Position**This is not Testing Designated Position (TDP).**About PNNL**Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.**Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity**Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .**Drug Free Workplace**PNNL 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 PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL 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.**HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement**In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.**Mandatory Requirements**Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.**Rockstar Rewards**Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.* Research Associates excluded.**Once eligibility requirements are met.Click Here For Rockstar Rewards (nnl.gov/rockstar-rewards)**Notice to Applicants**PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.**Minimum Salary**USD $31.25/Hr.**Maximum Salary**USD $46.39/Hr.