Strategic Science Communications Specialist | OAR (Hybrid)

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NOAA Research seeks an OAR Science Communications Specialist embedded with an OAR lab, translating research into accessible communications for leadership and staff. You will craft talking points, coordinate all-hands events, and guide messaging to diverse audiences.

You will partner with scientists and senior leaders to translate complex science into clear, engaging materials, while providing training to nationwide OAR staff and shaping outreach across platforms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a technical or business discipline; advanced degrees or certifications may reduce experience requirements
• 4+ years of professional and/or academic experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as analyst and coordinator for communication actions with OAR leadership and teams
• Provide written and oral communications for OAR products, ensuring clear, concise language for diverse audiences
• Explain and organize complex scientific information into communication products for leaders and workforce
• Provide planning and coordination support to OAR Senior Management for meetings and events
• Develop talking points and materials used by leadership for internal and external audiences
• Provide training and resources to nationwide OAR communications staff on various topics
• Establish and maintain communications between OAR communications staff across the organization
• Coordinate within OAR to showcase OAR mission across platforms and events
• Advise leadership on sensitive issues, engagement opportunities, and communication strategies
• Document workflows and maintain organized files related to communications work

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Writing

Education

BA/BS in Communications/Science/Environmental Field

Job description

NOAA Research seeks an OAR Science Communications Specialist embedded with an OAR lab, translating research into accessible communications for leadership and staff. You will craft talking points, coordinate all-hands events, and guide messaging to diverse audiences.

You will partner with scientists and senior leaders to translate complex science into clear, engaging materials, while providing training to nationwide OAR staff and shaping outreach across platforms.