Communications Specialist - Part Time

Akima, LLC • Oak Ridge, TN

8d • Remote

About The Position

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is hiring a part-time Communications Specialist to support internal communications for the Department of Energy at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The employee will be employed by AIS and receive day-to-day direction from laboratory technical personnel. The role supports the internal communications team by producing materials that help employees understand operational priorities and key initiatives, coordinating deliverables, and moving projects from draft through completion. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and able to meet applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a physical examination, drug screening, and background investigation to meet Department of Energy clearance requirements. The position is contingent upon contract award and funding; work cannot begin until funding is confirmed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field.
• At least two to three years of experience in internal or corporate communications, marketing, or multimedia coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, edit, and coordinate communication materials across multiple formats.
• Excellent organization and coordination skills, with experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Working knowledge of photo handling, including resizing, cropping, and captioning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with subject matter experts, administrators, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently while keeping project leads informed and engaged.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
• Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, potentially including drug screening, job-related medical examinations, and a background investigation; the position may require obtaining and maintaining a Department of Energy clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit internal articles, announcements, scripts, newsletters, slides, and talking points.
• Translate operational and technical information into concise, approachable content for internal audiences.
• Execute approved communication plans by drafting materials, coordinating visuals, tracking deadlines, and managing review cycles.
• Gather, resize, and caption photos and other visuals for digital and print communications.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and other communicators to produce cohesive, high-quality materials.
• Maintain organized project files, visuals, and communication assets.
• Keep project leads informed of progress and decisions requiring input.
• Adapt to changing timelines and priorities while keeping projects on track.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Growth opportunities and retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level