Communications Coordinator

Interstates is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Communications Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing internal communications, supporting community initiatives, and keeping our employees and teams connected. If you're a proactive communicator who enjoys crafting clear messages, coordinating projects, and contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization.

At Interstates, we offer fantastic benefits for you and your family. We place tremendous focus on training our employees while providing challenges and career development opportunities, so that each team member has the ability to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and format written and presentation materials to support internal communications, ensuring consistency with company voice and brand standards.
• Coordinate company meetings and develop supporting materials, including logistics, agendas, slides, and follow-up communication.
• Manage the internal newsletter process and maintain the intranet, ensuring information is current, engaging, and aligned with company priorities.
• Maintain and evolve internal communication tools and company-wide materials (e.g., intranet, digital signage, Teams, etc.).
• Support communication campaigns that promote connection, safety, and culture across the organization.
• Partner with internal teams (HR, IT, Safety, Foundation, etc.) to align messages, share stories, and support company-wide initiatives.
• Lead the employee activities committee, coordinating planning and execution of employee engagement events and activities.
• Manage sponsorship requests and coordinate employee participation in local chamber meetings and community events, leveraging these opportunities to strengthen the Interstates brand.
• Track communication timelines, metrics, and feedback to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with other marketing and communication initiatives as assigned.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to clarity, tone, and detail.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities with a focus on follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects is a plus.
• Strong sense of initiative, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset toward communication tools and processes.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, HR, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Or Associate's degree with 2-4 years of relevant work experience.

Travel:Travel will be minimal for this position under 10% per year. Position is in person located in Sioux Center, IA or Sioux Falls, SD.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of meaningful community and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, mission-driven team.
• Opportunity to grow your career in communications and project management.