Internal Communications Specialist — Engagement & Change

Caterpillar Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN, is seeking an in-office Communications Specialist to create employee content and plan internal programs.

You will track metrics, develop plans, and distribute materials across digital displays, emails, newsletters, and meetings, partnering with site leadership, HR, and operations to ensure consistent messaging. This role requires strong writing, organizational and project management abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience developing communication materials and presentations.
• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal communications.
• Develop and execute communication plans that support business priorities and organizational initiatives.
• Create and distribute employee communications through multiple channels including digital displays, emails, newsletters, presentations, and meetings.
• Partner with site leadership, HR, Operations, Safety, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.
• Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and site events.
• Coordinate communication content, schedules, and approvals to maintain alignment with company standards.
• Gather employee feedback and identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness.
• Assist with crisis, emergency, and change management communications as needed.
• Maintain communication boards, digital signage, and other site communication platforms.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational & project mgmt

Manage multiple priorities

MS Office (PowerPoint/Teams/SharePoint

Experience developing comms materials

Build relationships across all levels

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN, is seeking an in-office Communications Specialist to create employee content and plan internal programs.

You will track metrics, develop plans, and distribute materials across digital displays, emails, newsletters, and meetings, partnering with site leadership, HR, and operations to ensure consistent messaging. This role requires strong writing, organizational and project management abilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing