TOWR-S Communications & Operations Intern

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Position Title: Communications & Operations Intern

Program: Total Operational Weather ReadinessSatellites (TOWR-S) Time Commitment: 510 hours per week (flexible; hours may vary by week) Appointment Period: JanuaryMay (with potential extension into Summer) Location: Remote / Hybrid (preference for alignment with NOAA/NWS operational environments)

U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work

Role Overview
The TOWR-S Communications & Operations Intern will support day-to-day communications outreach and operational coordination efforts across the TOWR-S program. This role is designed to provide practical experience at the intersection of science operations stakeholder engagement and program execution while helping ensure consistency follow-through and quality across communications initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Outreach Support

• Assist with drafting editing and scheduling communications (emails announcements internal updates outreach materials)
• Support marketing and engagement campaigns tied to TOWR-S tools resources and events (e.g. SBC Portal updates)
• Help maintain consistency across messaging branding and documentation

Operational & Program Support

• Track communications and outreach tasks timelines and deliverables
• Help organize and maintain content libraries calendars and reference materials
• Support coordination across teams to ensure follow-ups and action items are completed

Content & Platform Support

• Assist with light content updates for web or internal platforms (e.g. Portal pages documentation summaries)
• Help compile metrics or feedback related to outreach engagement or usage where applicable

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple workstreams
• Interest in science communications operations or program management
• Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace Slack and basic project tracking tools
• Bonus: experience or interest in NOAA weather satellites or technical programs

Learning Outcomes

• Exposure to NOAA/NWS operational environments and satellite programs
• Hands-on experience supporting real-world science communications and operations
• Mentorship in strategic communications stakeholder engagement and program execution

Basic Compensation:

$22.88/hr - $34.28/hr

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidates working location knowledge skills and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.