Communications Specialist

Are you passionate about the communications field? Modern Woodmen of America is seeking a dynamic individual with exceptional communication, writing and implementation skills to join our Enterprise Marketing and Communications team. If you thrive on supporting an organization's mission and want to be part of a financial services organization that actively gives back to the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with assets over $18 billion. Fraternals are unique membership organizations with peculiar names that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the production of Modern Woodmen’s magazine and e-newsletter for fraternal volunteer leaders.
• Collaborate with the Fraternal Department to plan content, conduct interviews, write and edit copy, and oversee publication design.
• Contribute to other Modern Woodmen publications by conducting the interviews and research necessary to write and edit articles.
• Write and edit copy for Modern Woodmen websites as assigned.
• Write and edit copy for member communications and other home office departments’ communication projects.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, English or a related field required.
• Ability to write concise, creative, engaging copy in a wide variety of styles.
• Strong social media and/or web writing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Willingness to obtain Life Office Management Association (LOMA) Fellowship designation.

What we offer:

• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $26.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• Work arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday-Friday, with a flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Those in hybrid positions work in the office at least three days each week and from home on the remaining days. Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be asked to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period, which may be up to one year.
•  Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883 and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development, which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:

• Company-paid retirement plan.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Employee Impact Bonus.
• Medical, dental and prescription drug insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
• Group term life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance.

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes and feelings are respected.