Communications Manager (West Des Moines, IA)

Communications Manager As a Communications Manager for Iowa Select Farms, you will use various communication media to develop, execute, and measure business-related information with employees, contractors, and stakeholders. The Communications Manager position will be involved in leading and providing support to all communications programs and efforts, including employee events and recognition programs, employee engagement programs, public affairs/issues management, internal communications, corporate communications and branding, sustainability reporting and programs of the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation. This position will be required to create and execute communication plans using a variety of media such as content marketing, feature writing, event management and deployment of messages in print, video, social and various content marketing platforms. Company values and expectations include doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to our animals, our people, our environment, and our community. The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote respect, accountability, good decision-making, and flexibility. Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team. Adhere to Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Health and Care team in a timely manner if an incident occurs. Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures. To maintain biosecurity standards, employees working on a farm are prohibited from cohabitating with employees from other production departments or support teams that access farms other than those assigned to their department. Essential job functions and responsibilities include capturing and writing features on employees, farm/department teams, contractors and stakeholders which includes routinely visiting farms and locations across Iowa to meet with individuals and teams. The communications manager will build and drive strategies to increase employee engagement, including, but not limited to organizing and managing company meetings and social events, creating and executing communications and content marketing initiatives in support of specific business goals. Assist with the development and implementation of all company materials (advertising, literature, year-end report, promotions, events, public relations, website and online engagement). The communications manager will be accountable for company awards and recognition programs. Help maintain company branded content and materials. Coordinate web page maintenance to ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, photos and videos) is posted regularly on company website and various social media platforms. Oversee company clothing store and coupon distribution with third party vendor. Additional responsibilities include strong personal initiative, accountability, problem-solving skills, creativity and ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Candidate must have strong customer service skills, the ability to articulate well and communicate issues to a variety of audiences. Must be detail-oriented and have a high degree of accuracy, quality control and thoroughness. Must able to manage timelines, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to work well in partnerships involving a wide variety of stakeholders and organizations. Work environment will change daily pending weekly schedule and will have work that is performed both indoors and outdoors. Need to be able to work in any environment within Iowa Select Farms. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physicality requirements include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; talking or hearing. The employee must have the ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by the job include reading, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Position type/expected hours of work is an on-site position requiring all daily job duties to be performed in person at designated Iowa Select Farms locations, including office, warehouse, and farm sites, based on business needs and company policy. This is a full-time position that will typically require at least 40 hours a week. Must be available for weekend and evening work, when necessary. Travel includes approximately 30 percent in-state travel will be required for this position through the utilization of a company vehicle. Supervisor responsibilities include no direct supervisory responsibilities for this position. Education, experience and other qualifications include BA or BS degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related degrees, experience and/or background in agriculture preferred. At least three years of work experience in public relations or communications. Candidate must have proven writing, content marketing and photography skills. Candidate must have strong networking and relationship-building skills. Candidate must have experience and be fluent in social media management, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. Must have fluency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience in content management and SMS system a plus (Constant Contact). Other duties include additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr