ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in biobased products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Volunteer opportunities and more!

JOB SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist is a valued member of the Corporate Affairs (CA) Team at POET. Each member of the CA Team plays a key role in how team members, investors and external stakeholders, policy leaders and the general public perceive POET.

The Communications Specialist will assist with POET internal and external communications activities including various corporate, division and department communications, advertising, graphic design and promotion projects. The ideal candidate will be organized, creative and have a knack for understanding new areas of the business.

A candidate for this position must be able to work in a varied, fast-paced environment. The Communications Specialist reports to the Communications Manager.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY:

• Collaborate with the Corporate Affairs team to support and execute communications strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Communicate with leaders and team members at POET’s bioprocessing locations and other divisions, departments and groups to identify and assist with communications, advertising, event and promotion needs.
• Develop high-quality advertisements, brochures, graphics, presentations and other marketing and communications materials for various divisions, departments, locations and products.
• Coordinate communications projects with internal resources and outside vendors for the development and production of promotional print materials, advertising, web and video projects and other collateral.
• Ensure all communications materials are consistent and properly align with the POET brand and visual design standards.
• Plan and organize events including fairs, parades, ground breakings, grand openings, meetings, tradeshows, booths, conferences, speaking engagements and similar activities.
• Attend events and work at tradeshows and booths, as needed.
• Update and maintain company booth components, banner stands and associated tradeshow graphics.
• Identify opportunities, support requests and coordinate sponsorship activities.
• Assist with POET’s internal communications activities; create and approve engaging content for various internal websites, apps, videos, emails, newsletters and similar.
• Assist with management, design and content development for various other internal and external communications activities, as needed.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or a related field is required.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to generate creative, well-designed content.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator required,
• You have the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
• You are resourceful in solving problems.
• You have excellent organizational, attention to detail, and collaboration skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You communicate effectively in writing and in person.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s our code.
• Not a lot of physical labor as most of your time will be in the office at your desk where you can sit or stand.
  
  

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.