What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Interstates?
Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates
At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
Communication is more than sharing information – it's about creating connections.
At 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-Like
Caring co-workers treat each other like family
Be treated like an individual, not just a number
Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates
Our Why:
Providing opportunities for our people
Making a difference with our clients and communities
Pursuing a better way
Essential 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 pay
Bonus incentives
401(k)
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
PTO and Holiday Pay
Disability and Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Advancement Opportunities
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates 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.
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates 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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off