Organizational Change Specialist

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Join Our Team as an Organizational Change Specialist! This is a HYBRID role - onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Maple Plain, MN. Join our growing Change Management team and help shape how our organization evolves and adapts! In this role, you'll support initiatives that help employees adopt new processes, technologies, and ways of working, while building valuable experience in organizational change, communications, learning, and project execution. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional or someone looking to transition into Change Management, HR, Learning & Development, or Project Management. No direct change management experience is required. We're seeking a collaborative, adaptable, and curious individual with strong communication skills and a desire to make a meaningful impact. What You Will Do: Support the development and execution of change management strategies that drive successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Assist with change impact assessments, stakeholder analysis, and organizational readiness activities. Build strong partnerships across teams to align stakeholders, foster engagement, and support business objectives. Develop and deliver clear, targeted communications and engagement plans for impacted audiences. Partner with Learning & Development to create training materials and coordinate learning activities that support adoption. Facilitate workshops, meetings, and feedback sessions to build understanding and commitment to change. Monitor adoption, identify risks and gaps, and recommend actions to improve change outcomes. Provide status updates, insights, and recommendations to leaders on change effectiveness. Capture lessons learned and help establish best practices for future initiatives. Support senior change practitioners while developing foundational skills in change management, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development. Bring curiosity, resourcefulness, and continuous improvement ideas to enhance how we support employees through change. What It Takes: - Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Change Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field — or comparable experience. - 2+ years of professional experience in any industry or function. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and transferable skills who are interested in pursuing a career in Organizational Change are encouraged to apply. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing environments. - Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences. - Proficiency in Microsoft tools; familiarity with AI technologies. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs. - Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement. - Demonstrated empathy, curiosity, and a passion for helping people navigate change. Whats In It For You: - We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package - We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to: - Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Savings Account (including employer contributions) - Dental and Vision - Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance - Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Paid caregiver leave - You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours - 401k with company match and immediate vest - Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate - Matching grants through Protolabs foundation - And More! Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role. Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Physical Demands: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.