Description:
Duties
As a Communications Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
- Leads the planning, development, implementation and tracking of internal and external communications activities related to the full range of SBE programs, to enhance understanding of SBE programs
- Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of communications needs of the Directorate and makes key recommendations concerning the best techniques to accomplish goals.
- Works with senior leadership of SBE to develop and implement strategic communications plans for internal and external communities as a technical authority in the field.
- Develops and executes new strategies and processes to expand and refresh communications products for dissemination through the SBE website and other venues, tracks status and performs research as needed to keep the Assistant Director and senior leadership informed of progress, milestones, or activities warranting additional attention.
- In coordination with OLPA, identifies areas in which public and internal briefings are desirable, develops themes and delivery methods as an expert in the field.
- Develops a wide range of oral, written, and on-line materials concerning SBE activities and initiatives, including briefing notes and presentations for SBE executives.
- Reviews the organization, length, and tone of materials, edits documents to improve clarity, formatting, and grammar, and assists with design and graphics.
- Develops relationships and partnerships necessary to ensure a consistent message regarding SBE activities; establishes rapport with continuously changing stakeholders and associates.
- Manages content oversight of the SBE Internet home page to include the design and maintenance of the website to support mission strategies and goals relative to external communications.
- Utilizes state-of-the-art information technologies, web-based applications, and social media techniques and tools to disseminate information and communications on SBE programs and activities in coordination with OLPA.
- Coordinates with all pertinent functional groups to include SBE staff and the Communications Team, OLPA, and other NSF Directorates.