Part Time Student - Technical Information Innovation and Strategy - Waterloo, 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) - Illinois  - Waterloo  
Function: Other (CA)
Title: Part Time Student - Technical Information Innovation and Strategy - Waterloo, IA - 115794 
Onsite/Remote:Partial Remote 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 Part-Time Student for the Innovation and Strategy team within the John Deere Enterprise Technical Information Development (ETID) located in Waterloo, IA, you will...

 

• Enhance team communication, streamline onboarding, and support operational excellence across our projects. You will play a key role in shaping how we work, connect, and grow together. 
• Lead the monthly innovation lounge meeting that fosters continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and forward-thinking growth across the organization.
• Maintain and improve the onboarding process for new employees in ETID
• Redefine and restructure the organization's SharePoint site for better usability
• Develop the Innovation newsletter focused on project progress, upskilling, and recognition
• Collaborate with stakeholders to organize the monthly Innovation sprint review meetings 

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, business (Others may apply)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to build relationships and influence without authority
• Strong time management, organization, and planning skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Tools
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. accredited college/university
• Graduation date of December 2026 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Available to work 16–20 hours/week during the academic year
• Available to work 35–40 hours/week during the summer semester
• Must be able to commute to Waterloo, IA on a regular basis 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience in developing and executing communication plans
• Demonstrated digital dexterity, with the ability to quickly adapt to and use a variety of digital tools and platforms effectively
• Experience with AI tools
• Skills in content creation, facilitation, or newsletter development
• Familiarity with innovation or agile team environments
• Desire to contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking team 

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<