Posting Title

Communications Project Lead for Advanced Manufacturing - Professional III

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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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 ten 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.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Communications Office has an opening for an energetic and collaborative communications professional to support communications for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization office (IEDO) and the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies office (AMMTO). IEDO supports innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. manufacturing sector. AMMTO accelerates the adoption of innovative materials and manufacturing technologies for a clean, decarbonized economy.

The successful candidate will help tell the story about DOE’s manufacturing offices’ efforts through a variety of communication channels, as well as manage multiple moderately complex communications projects in a collaborative environment using established procedures. The ideal candidate should be comfortable taking initiative and possess strategic communications and writing skills, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and quality, and exhibit project management experience.

The selected candidate will work under supervision as part of our dedicated communications team, which is structured in an agency-like setting and includes project managers, writers, editors, web developers, and designers. You will develop and execute multiple digital and traditional communications tactics in parallel, while delivering superior client service. We’re looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can hit the ground running, and is comfortable interacting directly with DOE staff as well as Communications Office colleagues.

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 Communications Office Energy Research and Technologies Communications Group, which includes teams representing NREL’s wide-ranging research areas. Your success will depend on your adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to learn; can-do attitude and collaborative work style; and the ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances. 

In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in thi