Social Media and Community Engagement Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Lynker Technologies


Social Media and Community Engagement Specialist

--Remote

Job ID: 2025-1403
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Marketing
Remote Worker - N/A

Overview

Lynker Corporation, in strategic partnership with Fisheries Immersed Science Hawaii (FISH) as the FLOAT – the "FISH" and "Lynker" Ocean Alliance Team Joint Venture, is seeking a motivated Social Media and Community Engagement Specialist to join the NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region Communications and External Affairs Branch under NOAA’s ProTech Fisheries 2.0 program.

Employment in this role is contingent upon FLOAT being awarded the contract by NOAA.

• Develop and implement an annual editorial content plan for NOAA Fisheries WCR social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, X).
  
  
• Coordinate closely with NW and SW Fisheries Science Center social media leads.
  
  
• Create and publish multimedia content aligned with NOAA communications goals.
  
  
• Provide analytics reports (monthly and annual) and recommend improvements.
  
  
• Manage stakeholder email lists using Government Delivery.
  
  
• Issue one stakeholder newsletter per month and additional targeted communications.
  
  
• Attend weekly communication meetings and in-person workshops.
  
  
• Apply strategic digital outreach techniques and tools.
  
  
• Provide guidance and best practices for regional staff on digital engagement.

Required:

• Bachelor’s in communications, public affairs, marine science, or related field.
  
  
• Experience managing institutional social media accounts and stakeholder email tools.
  
  
• Working knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics, and social media performance metrics.
  
  
• Experience developing accessible science communication content.
  
  
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and graphic design platforms (Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Lumen5).
  
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred:

• Background in marine or aquatic environmental topics.
  
  
• Experience working with NOAA or other federal agency communications teams.
  
  
• Familiarity with NOAA Fisheries clearance and branding processes.
  
  

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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