At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .
BWXT is currently seeking a Community Engagement Specialist! This is a hybrid position that can be located at any of the following BWXT sites: Barberton, OH; Euclid, OH; Mount Vernon, IN; Lynchburg, VA; or Erwin, TN.
The core activities of the position include relationship building, partnership development and maintenance, and coalition building. Given BWXT's unique institutional partnerships, the staff person must be able to represent BWXT to a wide variety of constituencies and stakeholders including employee groups, institutional leaders, city and state policy makers, nonprofit managers, community activists, and grassroots community members. This position requires experience in community engagement. In addition, the staff person must be an expert communicator across a variety of platforms, from the printed word to various social media outlets.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Identifies, implements, and organizes meaningful activities across sites in the U.S. for employees and volunteers that advance the mission and goals of the company.
Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events that will positively influence public opinion or promote products, services, or ideas of the company.
Drafts and distributes/publishes various content pieces internally and externally that promote community engagement activities across the company.
Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist.
Identifies individuals who have the potential to serve as community leaders and provide opportunities for leadership development.
Develops processes to distribute information to community residents.
Works with the social media specialist to implement the creative use of social media platforms to increase citizen engagement and dialogue.
Coordinates with Corporate Affairs team members to capture content and write articles for internal and external distribution.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of work in public relations, community engagement/relations, community health education and outreach, event management, or other related experience.
Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose compelling newsletter articles, flyers, social media posts, and press releases.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Creativity, sound judgment and the ability to work with minimal direction.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work under deadline pressure.
Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Prolonged periods of standing.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Pay: $63,000 - $99,000
The base salary range for this position in Ohio at the start of employment is expected to be between $63,000 and $99,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP EEO Supplement Final JRF QA 508c.pdf
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