Text "2227" to (309) 322-9911 to apply.

Wage Range: Min: $52,831, Mid: $64,935, Max: $77,039

A Brief Overview

The Internal Communication Specialist facilitates and improves communication among employees, business units, and executive leadership to ensure that employees are familiar with the Bank's mission, goals, and developments. Works with the Internal Communication Team to advocate for employees across all levels of the organization and positively influence culture through effective storytelling. Demonstrates knowledge of department processes and procedures. Possess high-level knowledge of Bank business units and key contacts. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish objectives.

What you will do

• Determines communication strategies and processes for communicating effectively throughout the organization.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand priorities and new initiatives to identify opportunities to manage internal communication so employees are informed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Communicates organizational initiatives, developments, and stories to employees in a variety of print, digital, and interpersonal ways; tasks may include creating and publishing company newsletters, blogs and Intranet posts, videos, podcasts, and hosting meetings.
• Serves as a resource throughout the organization for review of departmental communication.
• Ensures that internal materials present a clear, unified, and positive image for the organization.
• Partners with IT to ensure Heartland Bank’s Intranet provides a positive employee experience (up-to-date, easy to use, visually pleasing) and meets the changing needs of the organization.
• Seeks new methods and strategies to improve internal communication.
• Assist with the delivery of Orientation training for new Heartland Bank associates.

Other Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using desktop publishing software such as Adobe Creative suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree Communication, Journalism or related field and minimum 3 years Communication, Journalism, Publications, Marketing or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Who We Are

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. With 70+ locations throughout Illinois and Eastern Iowa, Heartland continues to grow and is committed to preserving strong ties to our communities, customers, employees, and shareholders.

Heartland Bank’s mission is to “create value for the customer, earn a profit for the Bank, and have fun doing it!” At Heartland, employees have the opportunity to make a difference every day.

What We Offer

At Heartland Bank, we offer a competitive benefits package to provide you with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about what benefits we have to offer.

Physical Demands

• Regularly: Sitting, Feeling/Touching, Talking, Hearing, Vision - close peripheral, depth
• Frequently: Standing, Walking, Grasping/Reaching - with arms and hands, Repetitive Motions
• Occasionally: Climbing and/or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling, Lifting (30 lbs.)

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Heartland Bank is deeply committed to creating a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

Salary Disclaimer

The salary range represents the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Heartland Bank considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The salary range minimum, midpoint, and maximum listed above represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and pay grade. Starting pay typically starts between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The Bank offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.