Part Time Student - Communication - Moline, IL

John Deere; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K + pension

Healthcare with HSA

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Employee discounts

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

John Deere in Moline, IL is seeking a Part Time Student in Communication to help develop and distribute org-wide digital product communications, such as emails, PowerPoints, website announcements, and videos. This role requires you to combine creativity with clear messaging while balancing school commitments.

You will partner with Product Managers to update training content and promote ideas across product teams.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a local accredited university.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year and 35-40 hours/week in summer.
• Must be able to commute to Moline, IL year-round.
• Freshman–Junior preferred; seniors/advanced degrees may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute org-wide digital product communications within templates (emails, PowerPoints, website announcements, videos).
• Partner with Product Managers to create and update digital tool training content and facilitate communication across product teams.
• Promote ideas and generate enthusiasm for digital products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Sense of urgency

Technical communications

SharePoint

Video creation tools

Graphic design basics

Content creation

Attention to detail

Education

Major in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations/Media Studies/Digital Media/Business Admin/English

Full-time student at an accredited university

Graduation December 2027 or later

GPA 2.8 or above

Tools

SharePoint

Staffbase

SalesForce

Synthesia/Panopto/Clipchamp

Job description

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, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline

Function: Data and Analytics (CA)

Title: Part Time Student - Communication - Moline, IL - 124229

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

• Develop and distribute org-wide digital product communications within defined templates (e.g. emails, PowerPoints, website announcements, videos, etc.)
• Partner with Product Managers to create and update digital tool training content, facilitate efficient communication across product teams.
• We are looking for a person who can effectively promote ideas and generate enthusiasm for digital products.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree that Majors: Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies/Digital Media, Business Administration, English (willing to consider others)
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited University
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Available to work 10-20 hours/week during the academic year
• Available to work 35-40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Moline,IL on a daily basis year-round
• Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior standing students are preferred, Senior standing and those pursuing Advanced degrees may apply.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• We are looking for a person who has a sense of urgency and hustle.
• Previous experience in technical communications
• Proficient in SharePoint
• Experience with video creation and management tools (e.g. Synthesia, Panopto, Clipchamp)
• Experience with graphic design (any tools; emphasis on principles of good visualizations over tools)
• Experience with communication management software (e.g. Staffbase, SalesForce)
• Ability to create engaging content for a variety of media (e.g. text, video, slide)
• Attention to detail
• Prefer candidate to have completed at least 2 semesters and have 4 or more semesters of college remaining.

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
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

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

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

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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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