Community Engagement Specialist - Erwin, TN

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, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for its Erwin, TN location! This is a hybrid work opportunity.
 

The core activities of the position include relationship building, partnership development and maintenance, in-state government relations, 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 Eastern Tennessee including employee groups, institutional leaders, city and state policy makers, nonprofit managers, community activists, and grassroots community members. This position requires experience in the area of community engagement and local and state government relations. In addition, the staff person must be an expert communicator across a variety of platforms, from the printed word to various social media outlets. Candidates should have clear understanding and working knowledge of how federal programs connect to local communities.  

  
 
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Identifies, implements and organizes meaningful activities across BWXT’s Tennessee sites 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 that promote the engagement activities across the company.
• Engages strategically with community members, regional government officials and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist.
• Executes and attends special events, including on evenings and weekends as needed, requiring regular statewide travel.
• Identifies individuals who have the potential to serve as community leaders, and opportunities for leadership development.
• Develops systems to distribute information to community residents and government officials.
• 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.
• Works with Government Relations team for direction, alignment and overall strategy to support eastern TN growth initiatives.
• Performs other responsibilities assigned as needed.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of work in community or public relations, government relations, or in a related field.
• Professional experience in any of the following: community, labor or issue-based organizing, community relations, government relations, community health education and outreach, event management, or other related experience.
• Effective communication skills including strong writing skills.
• Ability to compose newsletter articles, flyers and press releases.
• Proficiency in the use of appropriate computer software.
• Proficiency in the use of social media.
• Expert skill in communicating persuasively with diverse audiences ranging from policy-makers and corporate managers to grass roots community residents.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies.
• Creativity, sound judgment and the ability to work with minimal direction. 
• 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.

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working with elected officials on Federal program initiatives to support local business development and growth.

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Pay: $66,000 - $101,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $101,000 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 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.