Posting Title

Corporate Communications Events Coordinator - Professional II

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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

We’re looking for an energetic and collaborative communications professional to join the NREL Corporate Communications Office.  The successful candidate will be adept at a variety of communications and have experience with project management and hosting high-level events. This position requires excellent organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects/events simultaneously.

In this position you will collaborate with individuals across the laboratory to plan event logistics, and coordinate details such as reserving rooms, arranging catering and transportation, and day-of event support.

We’re looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for scientific research who enjoys interacting with people and overseeing details and deadlines with limited supervision. 
 

Duties will include:

• Planning and hosting strategic meetings and events that support NREL in carrying out its mission
• Supporting online virtual offerings and being comfortable with online platforms
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

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Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing events
• Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Word, etc.)
• Experience using virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc.)
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to react positively to rapidly chan