Communications Intern

Vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a Communications Intern to support the creative development and refinement of internal and external channels. You will write, edit, design, and layout materials, assist in event planning, and help measure impact of communications for employees and stakeholders.

The role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative setting, with exposure to cross-functional teams. You will gain familiarity with corporate branding, content calendars, and basic design tools while contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing abilities with clear communication.
• Interest in corporate communications and branding.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creative development of internal and external communication channels.
• Write, edit, layout and design materials for employee communications.
• Coordinate with Vermeer Creative Services and stakeholders.
• Support planning for company meetings and events.
• Maintain and organize graphics and media resources.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Team collaboration

Design basics

Education

High School diploma

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Journalism/Communications/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design software

Job description

Who We Are Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift 1 - First Shift

Job Summary

The Communications Intern helps with the creative development and refinement of new and existing communication channels; internal creative services, company meeting and employee event planning, and general communication responsibilities. This position will include writing, editing, design and layout management, research, and measurement of employee-facing and key stakeholder communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused, and stewardship, and model the associated behaviors.
2. Help with the creation and development of quality communication messages that incorporate graphics, photography, audio visual, and web design artwork that helps advance the organization’s communication goals. Coordinate with Vermeer Creative Services to execute creative work when work cannot be executed within the communication department.
3. Work collaboratively with business segments and support functions. Support an ongoing cadence of communication with employees to support an engaged workforce.
4. Plan, develop, and edit communication (oral, written, visual) for organization initiatives to enhance stakeholder knowledge of the brand, products, business priorities, operating environment, while also enhancing the employee experience. Identify story ideas and collect information through internal and external sources to obtain editorial material for use in organization’s communication mediums.
5. Maintain communication graphics, photograph, and audio visual files.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma required.
• Current student pursing a Bachelors’ degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Marketing.
• Previous internship is a plus.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting.
• Basic computer skills, but knowledge or willingness to work with design software is helpful.
• Flexibility and ability to balance multiple tasks.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].