Part-Time Student - Communications - Ames, IA

As a Communications - Part Time Student forJD Intelligent Solutions Group located in Ames, IA, you will:

• Develop employee engagement communications | Coordinates and integrates various communication media to share business-related information with unit employees to ensure understanding of business goals and objectives.
• Plan, organize, and execute branded events in coordination with site leaders and university | Collaborate with Deere and ISU parties to ensure aspects of events are aligned with brand expectations.
• Utilize existing tools, applications, and technology to develop volunteer sign-ups | Organize communications and sign-up requirements for volunteer recruiting activities at ISU, including volunteer outings and outreach events.
• Develop relationship with university and research park stakeholders | Identify key contacts in the research park and university to strengthen relationships and tell the John Deere story within the community.
• Monitor and update digital signage | Design of new slides and working with various departments to update regular features, such as the employee milestones, training classes being offered, and employee events.
• Provide graphic design development and support | Works with Communication Specialist on graphics needed to help employees understand our robust strategic initiatives and employee events.
• Prepares unit communications | Develops content with guidance from Communications Specialist

This position is not available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

• Be creative and love working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves, build solid relationships and work autonomously
• Works with multiple media such as video, design, print
• Beginner to intermediate understanding of Adobe products such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Premiere Rush
• Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office, plus internet and intranet functions
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good interpersonal and team communication skills
• Skill in planning, organizing and deploying projects
• Pursuing a four-year college degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism/Mass Communication, Graphic Design or Marketing; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited local university
• Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis
• 16 - 20 hours/week during the academic year
• 30 - 40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above