The successful candidate will be a collaborative member of the company’s communications team, responsible for developing, implementing and managing strategic external and internal communications programs, to include support of site tours, media creation, public relations and trade shows. 

Specific responsibilities include:　

• Manage calendar, agendas, security, logistics and other details necessary for successful site visits for both Groton shipyard and Quonset Point facility. Support visits in-person as needed to greet visitors, organize presentations, support security, catering, transportation and communications.
• Maintain company’s Model Room. Ensure displays are engaging, effective and aligned with enterprise needs. Manage company overview presentation to a wide variety of audiences including prospective and new employees, elected officials and staff, customers, suppliers, local community members and media.
• Support planning and execution of events, including VIP visits, ship christenings, keel layings, employee recognitions and others.
• Build and execute external and internal communications campaigns. Work with stakeholders on identifying goals and key messages. Create editorial calendars and schedules. Create and publish content. Analyze metrics and best practices to continuously improve presence.
• Participate as a member of the Public Affairs Team in the Emergency Control Center for emergency response situations.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Required:　

• Bachelors’ Degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations. Can include academic or on-job experience in these areas (can include time spent in school).
• Oral and written communication skills. Candidates will be asked to take a timed writing test. 
• Experience writing content for public and business audiences, developing and delivering multi-media presentations. Experience working with media a plus.
• Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications, including Publisher, PhotoShop and other graphics software.

Preferred:

• Experience in event management for VIP and large groups, as well as interacting with the public.
• Experience with content management systems and other communications tools, including SharePoint and WordPress.
• Experience creating, editing and posting website and social media content in a business setting, including Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time. Commitment to working with leadership and in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deal with ambiguity, work independently, manage conflict, and understand others.
• Must have demonstrated skills in the following competencies: initiative, integrity and trust, customer focus, communication (verbal and written), persuasion, listening, detail orientation, business acumen, and planning.
• Strengths in these secondary competencies: Managing priorities, dealing with ambiguity, working independently, managing conflict, and understanding others.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deal with ambiguity, work independently, manage conflict, and understand others.