Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in coastal science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved coastal surveys.

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Specialist to join our team and support our operations

Responsibilities

Lynker is seeking a talented Communications Specialist to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA), Office of Coast Surveys (OCS). The Office of Coast Survey (OCS) manages the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) nautical charting and data collection and information programs. OCS manages an integrated suite of programs in hydrography and cartography to help protect life and property, support economic growth and development, and protect the environment in support of the overall mission to promote safe navigation. OCS is responsible for charting United States (U.S.) and territorial waters to the limits of the Exclusive Economic Zone, an area of about 3.4 million square nautical miles.

The Communications Specialist's job will consist of developing, executing, and managing

comprehensive strategic communications plans, strategies and messaging for internal and

external OCS customers. Create communications projects that effectively describe and

promote the organization and its products including graphics, product collateral, logos, or other

promotional products. Analyzes customer requirements, develops plain language messaging,

communicates project development and drives creative development processes. Work with

scientific and technical staff to write blog posts and craft social media campaigns. Typically

reports to supervisor or manager. Strong writing and editing skills. Gaining exposure to

some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects

of the work.

Communications Specialist tasks are as follows:

• Review client’s existing images, messages, strategies, plans, programs and/or products and communicates/delivers them to the public through appropriate media (e.g., print, broadcast, Internet, etc.) to achieve desired objectives in communications campaigns.

 • Organizes and launches events, conferences, press briefings, photo opportunities, exhibitions, tours, and visits as needed. Historically, there are up to 12 of these events in a calendar year.

• Manages deadlines, adheres to protocol, and plans for any logistical/technical requirements. Develops and distributes media advisories, alerts, releases, and press kits, and makes pitch calls prior to major events, press briefings, or major news story releases to ensure maximum media attendance and/or coverage.

• Establishes relationships with both national and local media, as well as specific media outlets. Compiles and maintains extensive national and targeted media contact lists/databases. Provides media outreach assistance to local community-based organizations to increase local coverage and raise community awareness of specific services and topics.

• Conducts follow-up evaluation of outreach efforts and event outcomes utilizing various resources, including tracking sigma encoding, press clipping services, surveys, and phone calls, to improve future outreach efforts.

• Maintains comprehensive media event files from pre-planning, production, and post-event phases. Tracks topic related media on a daily basis to keep team and client informed of issues affecting outreach efforts, forecasting trends, etc. Maintains an active clipping file by targeted populations, issues, etc. Initiates/develops communication management tools and tracking systems that will give the client and team access to information efficiently and effectively.

 • Assists in the development of post-event communication audits for clients, complete with recommendations on how to make future projects more successful

 • Proposes story concepts, gather information, write drafts, and obtain approvals. Prepare articles, press releases, web content, blog posts, and social media output.

• Obtains or prepares accompanying graphics or photos.

The Ideal Communications Specialist will have the following Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 + years of relevant experience 
• Self-motivated, creative, and energetic with an ability to work well individually and cooperatively with a range of individuals.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with budget formulation.
• Experience translating scientific information for public consumption and copy-editing documents.
• Familiarity with a variety of communication strategies and methods such as developing written materials/briefings, press releases, web content development, brochure development, etc.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, be responsive to deadline, and shift priorities as needed.

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.