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Battelle Memorial Institute Director of Community Enablement in Crystal City, Virginia
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 is currently seeking a Director of Community Enablement . This hybrid position is based in Narragansett, Rhode Island , with flexibility to work from our Crystal City Office. The position reports to the Business Line Manager.
The Director of Community Enablement will be part of the Scientific Ocean Drilling Coordination Office (SODCO) team that is responsible for gathering community input, developing strategy for community engagement and executing strategy. The Director of Community Enablement will direct key functional areas including community relations, communications, website development, meeting planning. You will serve as an essential liaison between community members and stakeholders, ensuring that the community perspective is reflected in decisions made by SODCO.
Responsibilities
Manage, Develop and execute innovative community enablement strategies that effectively communicate SODCO’s mission, research activities, and achievements to a broad audience.
Develop programs that support the community in building research collaborations
Coordinate and participate in workshops to support the community in developing science and innovation priorities
Coordinate travel to support community engagement activities
Oversee mechanisms for the science community to provide input to SODCO
Manage mechanisms for dissemination of information, opportunities, and results about scientific ocean drilling to the scientific community
Coordinate information exchange between U.S. scientific ocean drilling community and other potentially relevant groups (e.g., ICDP, International)
Identify and target key communities and stakeholders for engagement and collaboration.
Plan, coordinate, and manage various outreach programs, including workshops, seminars, public lectures, and community events.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, educational institutions, non-profits, and other relevant organizations.
Organize and oversee community events, ensuring they are effective, well-attended, and within budget.
Coordinate logistics, manage event schedules, and handle all aspects of event management from planning to execution.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community enablement programs through feedback surveys, attendance tracking, and other metrics.
Prepare comprehensive reports on community engagement activities and their impact, providing insights and recommendations for future initiatives.
Lead, manage, and develop a team of professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous professional growth.
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members.
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of applicable experience, master’s degree with 3+ years of experience or PhD with 1+ years’ experience in any technical field.
Ability to successfully plan, organize, and conduct meetings, including taking notes on key discussion items, decision points, and goals.
Ability to proactively identify program opportunities and risks and suggest appropriate courses of action.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to be proactive and persistent, successfully motivating colleagues and engaging with community members.
Demonstrated knowledge and successful experience in organizing community events and fostering inclusivity with diverse backgrounds and perspectives toward a common cause.
Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
Ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment and perform multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to work effectively within a senior management team and support leadership in execution of strategic goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree with 5 to 10 years’ experience or PhD with 3+ years of experience.
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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