Sustainability Communications Lead

Career Area:

Communications

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

We have an exciting opportunity at Caterpillar for a Sustainability Communications Lead to design, development, produce and provide consultation on a variety of internal and external communications materials and media in support of our role in the global sustainability effort.

What You Will Do:

• Support office of CSO for executive, dealer/customer, and internal sustainability forum messaging
• Lead sustainability report vision and theme; coordinate messaging and content for Sustainability Report and TCFD; manage vendor and internal relationships for consistent content
• Drive employee communication and engagement efforts on sustainability via our Sustainability Advocates group
• Act as a counselor to the business on how best to portray Caterpillar’s role in sustainability from an Enterprise POV to internal and external audiences; conduct final review and approval before internal or external communications are released
• Ensure segments are aware of enterprise strategy on sustainability; support enterprise stories by providing segment-focused expertise
• Identify media opportunities and risks based on business and industry knowledge; build and maintain media relationships with reporters
• Find stories, generate media pitches to enhance reputation in key markets
• Provide reactive media support as needed during a crisis (statements and talking points, ensuring alignment, etc.)

What You Have:

• Strategic Planning: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is at our Global Headquarters in Irving, Texas
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10%

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

September 6, 2024 - September 25, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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