Communications Specialist

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, this individual will also serve as a key liaison to local schools, nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and Navy Yard stakeholders while playing a vital role in showcasing HPSI’s brand, culture, and shipbuilding achievements.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media Management (40%)

• Collaborate with content specialist and designer to develop and schedule compelling, audience-tailored content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
• Write engaging and professional copy to highlight company milestones, talent initiatives, shipbuilding progress, and industry news.
• Monitor social media activity, respond to engagement, and identify opportunities to expand reach and visibility.
• Track trends and implement creative approaches to grow brand awareness and digital presence.

Talent & Recruiting Communications (30%)

• Serve as the primary communications liaison between the Communications team and Talent, Training, and Recruiting, ensuring alignment between workforce priorities and enterprise messaging.
• Support the development and activation of the company’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) by capturing and promoting authentic employee stories, career pathways, and workplace culture.
• Leverage recruiting and training content to inform and execute social media and digital content strategies that enhance employer brand visibility and engagement.
• Collaborate on messaging and materials for workforce development programs and events, including recruiting fairs, training programs, apprenticeships, and school partnerships.
• Manage communications-related logistics and coordination for onboarding programs, apprenticeship graduations, job fairs, and school engagement activities, ensuring a consistent and professional brand experience.

Community Relations Engagement (20%)

• Develop and implement HPSI’s community engagement strategy aligned with core themes: Sustainability, Talent & Recruiting, and Good Neighbor.
• Serve as primary contact for local schools, nonprofits, community partners, and chambers of commerce.
• Organize and manage logistics for volunteer efforts, school visits, and Navy Yard programs.
• Support HPSI’s participation in Navy Yard events and maintain relationships with Navy Yard leadership and partners.
• Plan and execute HPSI-sponsored events, handling logistics, vendor coordination, setup, and materials.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to promote community initiatives across internal and external channels.

Ad Hoc Communications Support (10%)

• Assist with development and distribution of internal communications using the company’s internal email platform.
• Contribute content for internal and external communications such as newsletters, leadership updates, and marketing collateral.
• Support filming and photography needs for media and promotional use.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
• 5–7 years of communications experience; prior experience in a corporate or industrial environment is a plus
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editorial skills with an eye for detail and tone
• Professional demeanor with confidence engaging leadership, media, and community stakeholders
• Highly organized, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools; experience with content scheduling platforms is a plus
• Willingness to support occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend events (at least once a month)
• Visual storytelling skills (e.g., photography, videography, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) are a strong plus
• Knowledge of the Philadelphia community and nonprofit ecosystem is preferred
• Comfortable with hands-on event setup, logistics, and vendor management
• Proactive communicator with strong writing skills, executive presence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, corporate environment

• Able to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, both verbally and written
• Adaptability and a solutions-oriented mindset, with the flexibility to pivot quickly in response to shifting priorities or emerging opportunities
• Passionate about making a difference and improving processes
• Flexibility is essential
• A strong grasp of logistics and communication workflows
• Comfortable working with both internal and external teams, and brings a thoughtful, organized approach to high-visibility engagements

• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and editorial skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently as a self-starter
• Process-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, team orientation, and a collaborative mindset

• Creative thinking
• Integrity
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member