At the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), every team member plays a vital role in our collective success. Members of our support staff work closely with leadership, technical experts, and one another to keep daily operations running smoothly and projects progressing efficiently. Whether providing technical or operational support, both internally and externally, coordinating events, managing resources, assisting with logistics, or delivering essential administrative services, each contribution is critical to achieving our shared goals.
As part of our versatile team, you will collaborate with world-class robotics professionals who tackle complex industrial and government challenges and deploy innovative technologies into real-world operations. Your efforts will have a direct impact on both the efficiency of our operations and the meaningful projects we advance. We foster a culture grounded in integrity, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible, supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and empowers you to take control of your career development.
We are seeking a dynamic Communications and Social Media Specialist to support our organization with internal communications, social media, web site, branding, and outreach. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, engaging environment. This position is part of our business development team and reports to the Associate Director. In that role, you will play a vital part in advancing the NREC brand and its recognition as a world leader in robotics.
Your primary responsibilities are to:
Generate and post content on NREC's social media pages on a regular basis.
Generate content from internal and external sources for news stories and press releases (text and photos).
Support NREC's Management with internal communications such as quarterly newsletters, official announcements, etc.
Update content on our website (e.g. posting news stories, updating videos/graphics, adding project pages, updating job postings, etc.)
Support our recruiting team with branding, marketing material, social media, job postings, etc.
Leverage AI tools to make your work more efficient.
Accompany our technical team to field tests to collect photos and videos, and generate multimedia material for test reports and presentations.
Interact with communications and marketing personnel at the university and school of computer science.
Lead and organize NREC’s participation in trade shows (usually once or twice a year)
On occasions, host visitors and give tours of our facilities, as a representative of the entire NREC organization.
Lead event communications and support the planning of these events.
Support large group visits with the business development team.
Use communication tools to gather metrics/data on effectiveness of operations.
Generate ideas on how to improve NREC's image, presence, and branding.
Generate graphics material for posters, flyers, banners, proposals and other printed materials.
Update and maintain all outreach material within NREC that are visible by visitors (posters, banners, monitors and displays with videos, etc.)
Design other material for NREC staff such as t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc. and manage these mini projects from start to finish.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree with equivalent experience.
1-3 yrs. - Marketing/Outreach experience.
1-3 yrs. - Social-media experience.
Excellent writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
Experience with using AI tools to generate content and graphics.
Experience with a prevalent graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator.
Demonstrated abilities to help promote the brand of an organization.
Experience with photographic equipment and the skills and experience for taking high-quality photos and videos.
Able to lead, coordinate, and execute outreach projects and newsletter campaign from start to finish.
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