Communications Specialist

Communication is More Than Sharing Information – It's About Creating ConnectionsAt Interstates, we're looking for a Communications Specialist in our Sioux Falls, SD or Sioux Center, IA offices who can help bring our culture, purpose, and people together through thoughtful, engaging communication.This role translates business priorities into clear, audience-focused communications and helps leaders effectively share initiatives and updates. By leveraging internal communication channels and best practices, the Communications Specialist drives employee awareness, understanding, and alignment.If you're energized by collaboration, storytelling, and helping others succeed, this could be the role for you.Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-LikeCaring co-workers treat each other like familyBe treated like an individual, not just a numberFlexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work lifeSupport charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by InterstatesOur Why:Providing opportunities for our peopleMaking a difference with our clients and communitiesPursuing a better wayEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Build relationships with assigned stakeholders to understand business objectives, initiatives, and communication needs.Develop and execute communication plans for organizational initiatives, programs, and projects, including messaging, channel selection, timing, and stakeholder coordination.Support leaders in effectively communicating priorities, initiatives, and organizational updates.Translate complex information into clear, audience-focused communications that support employee awareness, understanding, and engagement.Develop and manage content for internal communication channels and platforms, ensuring communications are accurate, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities.Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to effectively manage communication timelines, deliverables, channels, and content calendars.Measure impact of communication activities and provide regular reporting.Support employee engagement and communication efforts for assigned business functions.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or Associates Degree with 3-5 years of equivalent work experience.Strong communication, organizational and planning skills.Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Education: Bachelors or Associate's Degree in Marketing, Communication, HR, or Business-related field.Travel: 5%, with the Sioux Falls, SD and Sioux Center, IA as your home base.Benefits You Can Depend On :In addition to highly competitive pay and quality benefits, Interstates strives to offer opportunities for education and career development, empowering you to have a career that's built to last. Some of our benefits include:Competitive payBonus incentives401(k)Health, Vision, and Dental InsurancePTO and Holiday PayDisability and Life InsuranceParental LeaveAdvancement OpportunitiesWhat You Should Know Before You ApplyInterstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy . By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.