Communications Specialist

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.

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 who 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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…