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Battelle Memorial Institute Online Engagement Specialist in Columbus, Ohio
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
Battelle’s Energy & Resilience Division is currently seeking an Online Marketing Specialist . This position is located in Columbus, OH.
As an Online Marketing Specialist, the selected individual will provide support and assistance to proposal teams in the research, preparation, and presentation of general aspects of proposals, especially Community Benefits Plans as well as support to project teams in the execution of the online aspects of those plans. The successful candidate will work with the guidance of senior marketing and communications and geosciences staff and mentor more junior staff members and intern/co-op students.
Responsibilities
Planning, storyboarding, and developing project-specific websites on commonly available platforms that meet Battelle’s security standards; maintaining a schedule of regular updates, and managing addition of content/growth of site throughout the lifetime of the project; archiving site on network when project closes
Applying UX/UI design principals to all Energy Team digital assets to ensure user experiences are aesthetically pleasing and enjoyable to use
Managing social media campaigns within corporate guidelines for multiple projects and implementing a system for achieving user impact for platforms including LinkedIn, FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube, and SnapChat; advising and assisting MarComm Specialists in post creation, comment moderation, and platform interaction
Providing the digital support to create and execute email/e-newsletter campaigns and report on their success using a variety of commonly available platforms that meet Battelle’s security standards
Desktop publishing/graphic design experience to create simple newsletters, fact sheets, slide decks, logo concepts, infographics, etc.
Staying up-to-date on and aware of online trends; determining if/how they fit into the overall brand or project-specific brand
Creating timely reports using data analytics tools to relate overall performance of all online campaigns and provide suggestions for improvement
Producing short videos for use on social media and website assets
Executing online storytelling with input from a variety of teammates from roles inside and outside of Marketing/Communications
Conducting area-specific demographic research using computer programs and tools like EJ SCREEN and CE-JST and search engines; perform/assist in performing social characterization and analysis and historic research on locations using digital tools and deep Internet research.
Assisting in the staging of webinars and other online meetings, including developing content, lining up speakers, creating agendas, running the platform (Teams, Zoom, etc.), and managing pre-and post-promotion/production to YouTube.
Creating, populating, maintaining, and training on Database creation and management (Excel, Access, etc.)
Providing input on copy for use on/in social media, newsletters, website, email, collateral materials, white papers, press releases, slide decks, memos, etc. that ensure SEO optimization
Reviewing digital marketing components outlined in proposals to ensure they are achievable and use guidelines and standards set forth by government agencies including the Department of Energy.
Working as a member of a cross-functional team to manage online aspects of executing community engagement events.
As an organization that embraces an “all-hands” mentality, also provide off-line support for staging project-related events, proposal preparation and review/editing, attending and presenting at conferences, seminars, workshops, and other tasks as needed.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, English, or closely related discipline with 2 years of experience in digital marketing, social media, collateral material, and content development.
Experience working as a member of a cross-functional team concepting, planning, and staging community engagement initiatives.
Capability to distill complex information into easy-to-understand nuggets for a variety of audiences.
Ability to multi-task and understand the interconnectedness of similar projects to maximize impact, reach, and budget.
Proven capacity to write clear and concise copy for a multitude of platforms
Sharp focus on SEO and analytics
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the US Department of Energy’s Community Benefits Plans, including the four components:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
Community and Labor Engagement
Justice40 Initiative
Quality Jobs
Experience with Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator preferred
Experience working on clean energy projects, including carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, hydrogen; working with Environmental Justice or Social Justice in those spaces a plus
Background in science, specifically the geosciences or climate science
Experience writing proposals or serving on proposal teams writing for government agencies
GIS experience.
Include 5-10 samples of work that you believe best illustrates your skills related to the responsibilities and requirements of this role.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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