Communications Specialist

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027.

Work as part of the Corporate Communications team to drive internal and external communications projects, planning and execution. This role will execute upon Graco's corporate internal communications channels and corporate social media strategies.

What You Will Do at Graco :

Develop and implement strategic internal communications and corporate social media content that align with overall business objectives and corporate priorities.

Write and design engaging content for internal channels, including the intranet, email communications, and digital signage systems.

Create compelling content for corporate social media platforms, incorporating visuals and photography, while staying current on industry trends and platform updates.

Contribute to external communications and corporate marketing efforts to elevate Graco's global visibility and brand reputation.

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for key business initiatives.

Assist in planning and executing internal events that foster employee engagement and company culture.

Coordinate projects and manage follow-up tasks to ensure timely completion and delivery.

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the communications team and broader organizational goals.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to Graco

Bachelor's degree in related field required

3+ years of experience in (internal and external) business, nonprofit, or public sector communications

Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to write about a wide range of topics

Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines

An extremely high level of energy and sense of urgency, along with sound problem solving

Collaborative and diplomatic communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced environments

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a strong understanding of importance of messaging and reputation management

Detail-oriented and able to work well within a deadline-driven environment

Able to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals

Fluent in Workfront, Pardot, Knak and Adobe Experience Manager is a plus

Accelerators

Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.

Experience with publicly traded organizations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and / or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$54,300.00 - $95,100.00