Communications Specialist - with Great Benefits

We are searching for a remarkable Communications Specialist to join our vibrant team at John Deere in Moline, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Communications Specialist is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, project management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Communications Specialist at John Deere today!

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) - Illinois  - Moline  
Function: Communication
Title: Communications Specialist - 94593
Onsite/Remote: Partial Remote Position

This position is eligible for a partial telework schedule arrangement at the present time.  The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

Your Responsibilities

As a Communications Specialist for John Deere World Headquarters located in Moline, IL, you will provide detailed communication plans to ensure key audiences receive key messages in regards to current projects, events, or changes impacting the business. In addition, you will: 

• Develop strategic communication content that impacts the knowledge and understanding of key projects, events or business changes. Works with multiple media such as video, design, print.
• Oversee project plans and key milestones for projects that are integral for the enterprise/division/unit and supporting the company's business objectives.
• Develop and manage a variety of communication tools to ensure key messages reach appropriate audiences (internal/external). 
• Write, develop and coordinate unit/division/function initiative messages (i.e., presentations, letters, etc.) for senior leadership for global distribution to ensure timely, accurate, aligned communication is executed in a way that meets Company and audience requirements.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 1-5 years of experience working in communications.
• Knowledge of the communication planning process and measurement techniques. Has a good understanding of the principles and can independently use the knowledge to manage projects effectively.
• Understanding of the business operations and the organizational structure. Performs more complex functions, understands principles, may teach others.
• Understanding of communication theories, especially employee/internal communications.
• Effective writing skills and editing, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style.
• Knowledgeable about inter-company politics, structure, strategy relationships, parameters, forecasts.
• Experience with video production and social media. 

What Makes You Stand Out

• 1-5 years experience as a writer through lower level positions within organization, work as a journalist or writer, or work in marketing communications.
• A strong background in communications, public relations or marketing communications. 
• 1-5 years project management experience including plan development, budget management, team management, requirements gathering, delivery and deployment.
• Cross functional work experience in multiple areas, i.e., accounting, product engineering, quality, manufacturing ops, warehousing/ distribution, production employee supervision, supply management, marketing, HR, industrial engineering, etc. (Experience in three areas)

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Communications/Journalism discipline or related discipline

What You'll Get

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

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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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Benefits of working as a Communications Specialist in Moline, IL:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package