Part-Time Student - Communications - Urbandale, IA

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 - Urbandale
Function: Communication
Title: Part-Time Student - Communications - Urbandale, IA - 111648
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 for John Deere ISG located in Urbandale, IA, you will....

• Develops 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.
• Monitors and updates digital signage | Design new graphics and work with various departments to update regular features, such as the employee milestones, training classes being offered, employee events, and more.
• Provide graphic design development and support | Develop employee engagement communications including but not limited to, video, web, digital signage, newsletters, posters and presentations.
• Prepares unit communications | Develops content with guidance from Communications Manager, takes photos at various events for use in presentations, on internal social media, in promotional materials and more.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
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
• Work with multiple media such as video, design, print
• Beginner to intermediate understanding of Adobe products such as Express, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Premiere Rush
• 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
• Graduation date of Spring 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Available to work 12 - 20 hours/week during the academic year
• Available to work 30 - 40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Ability to commute to the work location as needed

What Makes You Stand Out

• Writing experience
• Video filming and editing experience
• Experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.
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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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