Posted On: November 30, 2016

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Company Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) was founded in 1901 and now part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories. From the smart electric power grid and electronic health records to atomic clocks, advanced nanomaterials, and computer chips, innumerable products and services rely in some way on technology, measurement, and standards provided by NIST.

Job Description

NIST is looking for a skilled communicator who can translate complex technical topics into lay language. This position reports to the Public Affairs Office and serves as an “embedded” Public Affairs Specialist for the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO) at NIST’s headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, near Washington, D.C. If you have a love for science and technology and would like to join one of the world’s leading science and research organizations, please review the job description below and apply through USAjobs.gov at this link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457454700

In this position you will help establish and maintain strong two-way communications between the AMNPO and its stakeholders. These include all federal agencies involved in advanced manufacturing; the member institutes of the Manufacturing USA network; the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; industry; academia; the general public; and other entities involved in manufacturing (such as state organizations and industry groups).

You will work with the AMNPO program staff on presentations, speeches, official announcements, websites, meeting materials, exhibits, publications, social media, and an annual report and strategic plan. Responsibilities include advising program managers on tailoring communications to specific audiences in support of strong customer service. You will also collaborate with communications directors at the institutes and partner agencies.

The position requires clear writing and strong editing skills as well as knowledge of reporting, writing, and outreach approaches to create communications products that serve stakeholders needs; skill in interpersonal relationships required to establish and maintain stakeholder contacts, effectively using Web-based social media to amplify NIST news announcements, and designing communications strategies and tactics.

To learn more about the broad array of science and research programs at NIST, please visit www.nist.gov. Learn more about the Manufacturing USA network at www.manufacturingusa.com.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications Due by (Closing Date): Monday, December 12, 2016

To Apply

All applicants must apply through USAjobs.gov at this link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457454700