Director of Community Enablement

Battelle delivers when others can’t

Battelle conducts research and development, manages national laboratories, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for 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

Community Outreach Manager

Battelle is currently seeking a Community Outreach Manager. 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 Community Outreach Manager will be part of the Scientific Ocean Drilling Coordination Office (SODCO) team responsible for gathering community input, developing strategy for community engagement, and executing strategy. You will direct key functional areas including community relations, communications, website development, and meeting planning, serving as an essential liaison between community members and stakeholders to ensure their perspectives inform decisions made by SODCO.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and execute innovative outreach strategies that effectively communicate SODOC’s mission, research activities, and achievements to a broad audience.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging promotional materials and campaigns for outreach activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, educational institutions, non-profits, and other relevant organizations.
• Act as a liaison between SODOC and its community partners, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment of goals and objectives.
• 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 outreach 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 outreach and communication professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous professional growth.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members.

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 (History degree preferred).
• 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.

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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Disclaimer

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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