Job Summary 

As a Communications Specialist, you will work on the Marketing Communications team to help tell stories that connect stakeholders with Kairos Power’s mission. We are looking for a creative, proactive, and enthusiastic team member with a solution-oriented mindset who has the ability to change course quickly in a high-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a savvy early career professional with a passion for communications.

Responsibilities 

• Research, edit, write, and design communications materials for internal and external audiences, including social media posts, infographics, blog posts, and email blasts
• Conduct interviews with Kairos Power team members to document company progress and develop messaging that supports communication objectives
• Collaborate on team presentations for external audiences
• Support internal teams across the company in creating and disseminating communications for employees via email, the Intranet, and other internal channels
• Research opportunities for media relations and public outreach to inform external engagement strategy
• Support planning/logistics and engage with stakeholders at external events
• Capture photos and video of Kairos Power facilities, technology, operations, personnel, and events

Qualifications 

• Bachelors or Masters in Communications, Science Communication, Journalism, English, or related field of study
• Excellent writing and editing skills - Please provide links to portfolio of writing sample
• Good storyteller, both written and visual
• Ability to understand technical information and communicate it to lay audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
• Proficiency in WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable
• Strong photography/videography skills are highly desirable
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt quickly to change while maintaining a positive attitude
• Works well with others with the ability to build trust within the team and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
• Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing simultaneous projects and activities
• Ability to work within a highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues

Physical Conditions 

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions 

• General office environment
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind 
• Noisy, industrial environments

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

• Some travel may be required, up to 10%

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility (seldom, occasionally, frequently, regularly)

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