Marine Debris Communications Specialist

Lynker is currently seeking to hire a talented individual to serve as a Marine Debris Communications Specialist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program (MDP) ( https://marinedebris.noaa.gov ). MDP is a division of the Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) ( https://response.restoration.noaa.gov ) and the U.S. federal lead for addressing Marine Debris nationwide. Any applicant must be able to travel periodically. This hybrid (work from home/in-office) position has required but flexible in-office days. This position is funded for up to 4 years through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding. The Marine Debris Communications Specialist will provide communications support to the MDP associated with BIL projects and initiatives.

OR&R is a program office in the National Ocean Service that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal resources. To do this, OR&R provides interdisciplinary scientific response to releases of oil, chemicals, contaminants, and Marine Debris as well as protects and restores NOAA trust resources.

Summary

The Marine Debris Communications Specialist will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and managing communications for the MDP. The incumbent will be responsible for taking complex information and developing blogs, web content, outreach materials, etc., that communicate effectively with a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, experience managing and writing digital content, and is comfortable working on a variety of digital platforms. In addition, the candidate should be detail oriented and a team player that enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Duties of the Marine Debris Communications Specialist:

• Coordinates strategic communications across digital platforms, such as websites, social media, newsletters, etc.

• Produces written material and develops and maintains content for sharing with diverse audiences in multiple platforms such as blogs, articles, websites, newsletters, and social media

• Implements a plan for storytelling and identifies opportunities to communicate noteworthy project outcomes and appropriate format/media for delivery of information

• Ensures communications-related tasks are integrated into the overall project execution schedule

• Develops and maintains talking points and presentations

• Provides clear, concise, and timely responses to information requested from NOAA, the Administration, Congress and external partners.

• Leads the development and review of outreach materials, such as posters, fact sheets, etc.

• Responds to and coordinates media requests and drafts news releases

• Develops briefing materials, supports scheduling, and supports implementation of legislative strategy

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree and demonstrated experience in communications

• Excellent written and oral communications skills with broad communications expertise

• Experience translating scientific information into plain language and developing engaging content for different audiences

• Experience copy editing documents

• Excellent eye for detail and demonstrated experience with design and visual creativity

• Ability to work on your own, as well as collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and within teams

• Ability to work on multiple projects, be responsive to deadlines, and shift priorities as needed

• Experience with the Adobe Suite preferred

• A minimum of four years relevant experience

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.