Job Description:

Do you enjoy meaningful work in an environment where you can make an impact, learn and collaborate well with others who are just as passionate about their work as you? The Denver Museum of Nature & Science Marketing Department is looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to join their team.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive internal communication strategy, producing and updating content for the internal website, providing expert copywriting, and offering occasional media support. This position will play a vital role in keeping our staff informed, engaged and motivated. This role will build and enhance the Museum’s internal communication strategy, channels and platforms, and promote a positive, informed organizational culture.

If you're a skilled communicator ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Work schedule: Hybrd (3 days onsite/week) after 90 days.

Supervises: None

Essential duties:

• Works across departments to gather and synthesize engaging, informative, and relevant content; crafts internal communications materials, such as newsletters, memos, announcements, website, and intranet updates; and supports the marketing team as needed.
• Establishes strong relationships and works closely with internal stakeholders across the company and creates internal communication plans and campaigns to effectively convey information within the organization. These strategies can range from Museum-wide announcements to team-specific messages.
• Works with leadership on team-wide and company-wide communications to promote trust and transparency, while collaborating with department staff to plan and execute initiatives that promote Museum programs.
• Keeps a pulse point on opportunities to amplify and share stories across various channels while managing the internal communication email inbox and editorial calendar.
• Identify key messages, communication channels, and tactics to effectively engage and communicate with staff, while ensuring timely and accurate distribution of communications through appropriate channels.
• Establishes metrics and feedback mechanisms to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of internal communication initiatives.

Minimum qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 4+ years of proven work experience in internal communications required.
• Ability to work weekends, after-hours or travel, if needed.

Ideal candidate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Adept at adhering to AP Style
• Highly structured with strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knows how to communicate clearly, collaboratively, sensitively, professionally and assertively when necessary to ensure that things get done on time.
• Ability to build rapport easily and cultivate lasting relationships.
• Analytical thinker and logical problem solver
• Knowledge of Asana or similar project management platform.
• Strong problem-solving ability, including metrics-driven thinking.
• Craves versatility in their job.
• Takes initiative, asks questions, brings solutions.

Core values:

• We love science.
• We are curious, creative and playful.
• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment and for our future.
• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks and Benefits of working at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science include:

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 100% paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Paid time-off for vacation, sickness and holidays. 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute and, after one year of employment, an employer contribution and match. An RTD Eco pass and a free Family+ membership to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Dayforce Wallet: Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you. Request up to 50% of your net earnings without waiting for the standard payday, through the Dayforce Wallet mobile app.

The full range of perks and benefits can be found HERE.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume by Tuesday, September 5, 2023 . Resumes will not be accepted after this time.

Applications will only be accepted electronically via the Museum’s website www.dmns.org.

Due to the high volume of people who apply, we are not able to respond to specific inquiries regarding your application status.

The Museum is committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff to serve the needs of our visitors. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.