Part Time Student - Innovation Communications - 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 - Innovation Communications - Waterloo, IA - 115794
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 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
• 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 locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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

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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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