Communications - Part-Time Student - Ames

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Date: Oct 17, 2024

Location: Ames, Iowa, US, 50010

Company: John Deere

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Ames  
Function: Communication
Title: Communications - Part-Time Student - Ames - 108800 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

 

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Communications - Part-Time Student - Ames for John Deere 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 event 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 
  • Skills in planning, organizing and deploying projects
  • 12 - 20 hours/week during the academic year 
  • 30 - 40 hours/week during the summer semester
  • 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
  • Graduation date of December 2025 or later
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

What Makes You Stand Out

 

  • Writing experience 
  • Video filming and editing experience
  • Experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Forms and other Microsoft tools 
  • Project management experience

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

 

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

 

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

 

 

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The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.


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