Communications Specialist

Boulder, CO (Hybrid)

Requisition Number: 70393 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Research Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 11-Mar-2026 Date Posted: 04-Mar-2026 Job Summary An Internal Communications Specialist II coordinates and advances internal communications strategies to increase employee engagement, alignment, and coordination across the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). The individual serves as a critical connector between LASP’s divisions and teams, ensuring structured, consistent, and strategically aligned messaging that advances institutional priorities and reinforces organizational culture. This role partners directly with senior leadership, Human Resources, and division representatives to translate strategic objectives into clear and actionable communications plans. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of modern intranet platforms, digital workplace best practices, user experience principles, and analytics to continuously improve communication effectiveness across the laboratory. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are Founded a decade before NASA, the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder is revolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos. LASP is deeply committed to inspiring and educating the next generation of space explorers. From enabling the first exploratory rocket measurements of Earth’s upper atmosphere to trailblazing observations of every planet in the solar system, LASP is at the forefront of solar, planetary and space physics research, space-weather monitoring, and the search for evidence of habitable worlds. LASP advances scientific discovery and inspires the next generation through research, innovation, and education in space sciences. We employ over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students that work closely to cultivate creative ideas and explore novel solutions to make the impossible possible. LASP is dedicated to building and maintaining a unique synergism of expertise in space science, engineering, and spacecraft operations. Through research projects, LASP participates actively in the training of the future leaders of space research and helps the University of Colorado to educate students with valued technical and scientific skills. Development and use of innovative technologies and continuing participation in new research initiatives ensures a strong leadership role for LASP into the future. LASP is proud of our work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for a broad range of experiences. Further information about LASP can be found here: https://lasp.colorado.edu/home/. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Internal Communications Strategy & Governance Coordinate the development and execution of an internal communications strategy aligned with LASP’s mission, vision, values, and goals Translate strategic initiatives into structured communication plans that drive awareness, understanding, and engagement Establish and maintain internal communication standards, templates, and governance processes to ensure clarity and consistency across divisions Organizational Alignment & Culture Support Execute communications initiatives that support organizational clarity and reinforce institutional culture Coordinate cross-divisional messaging efforts to ensure alignment and reduce redundancy or conflicting communications Support change management communications related to new policies, organizational updates, and strategic initiatives Senior Leadership Communications Facilitate communications from senior leadership to the lab Draft, review, and refine executive communications and presentations to ensure clarity, tone consistency, and strategic alignment Advise leaders on messaging approach, sequencing, and communication timing Labwide Communications & Events Create labwide communication products for employees, including emails, newsletters, intranet home page content, and related materials Coordinate and curate content in partnership with leadership, HR, and Finance & Operations related to: Organizational strategy, policies, and performance Labwide and program updates New policies, processes, and tools Employee information from CU and LASP HR Employee news, recognition, and announcements Upcoming events and institutional milestones Coordinate speakers, agendas, and communication plans for labwide virtual and in-person meetings and events Measurement & Continuous Improvement Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications Review engagement data and recommend improvements to communication strategy and execution Prepare summary reports and insights for leadership to inform future communication planning Other Duties Perform other duties as assigned What You Should Know This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite Due to requirements to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or temporary resident under amnesty provisions) may apply. What We Can Offer $73,600.00 - $95,803.00 per year. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder. What We Require Bachelor’s degree. 3+ years of experience in internal communications. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, etc), WordPress or other CMS, and other collaboration/communication tools, such as Slack, Confluence, Jira, Qualtrics, Zoom, Yodeck, and related platforms. What You Will Need Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with demonstrated comfort engaging staff across all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. What We Would Like You to Have Master’s degree in a related field. Experience with internal communications in a research, scientific, engineering, or higher-education environment. Five or more years of experience in internal communications. Experience working directly with an organization’s senior leadership. Experience with WordPress. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: Curriculum vitae Cover letter If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment. Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until 3/11/26. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu