Part-Time Student-Visual Communications-Johnston 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  - Johnston  
Function: Other
Title: Part-Time Student-Visual Communications-Johnston IA - 106159 
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 Part-Time Student-Visual Communications for John Deere Financial located in Johnston, IA you will: 

 

• Support internal employee communications.
• Participate in and help plan various employee events and meetings.
• Develop and distribute employee engagement communications and tactics.
• Coordinate and integrate various communication media to share business-related information with unit employees to ensure understanding of business goals and objectives.  Additionally, distributes tickets of local events to employees as an engagement and recognition tool.
• Develop, coordinate, and integrate communications; including but not limited to articles for the newsletter, digital signage, and other communication media.
• Provide video design and/or graphic design development and support; works with communications team on graphics and/or video editing to help employees understand our strategic and tactical initiatives and employee events.
• Prepare unit communications; develop content with guidance from communications team.
• Monitor and updates digital signage; design of new slides and working with various departments to update regular features, such as the employee milestones, training classes being offered, and employee events.

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in a communications, public relations, journalism/ mass communication, graphic design or marketing discipline; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited college/university.
• Graduation date of May 2025 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly.
• Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Johnston, Iowa on a daily basis year-round.

• Work with multiple media such as a video, design (print and digital).
• Beginner to intermediate understanding of Adobe products such as illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Rush, and After Effects.
• Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office/Microsoft Suite .

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Writing experience.
• Video filming and editing experience.
• Web design experience.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and team communication skills.

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 loc