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.
The Internal Communications Specialist develops and executes communications that keep employees informed, engaged and connected to company priorities. This role serves as a key partner to stakeholders across the organization, translating business initiatives into clear, relevant and compelling employee communications.
As part of the Corporate Communications team, this position is responsible for planning, creating and delivering content across internal communication channels, supporting organizational change initiatives, strengthening employee engagement and ensuring alignment with company values, culture and strategic objectives. The Internal Communications Specialist plays a critical role in enhancing the employee experience through thoughtful storytelling, effective channel management and proactive communication planning.
What You Will Do at Graco
Internal Communications Strategy & Planning
Develop and execute internal communication plans that support business objectives, organizational initiatives and enterprise priorities.
Create communication frameworks, messaging and content plans for assigned projects and campaigns.
Partner with business stakeholders to identify communication needs and recommend effective communication approaches.
Content Development & Storytelling
Write, edit, and produce compelling employee communications across a variety of channels and formats.
Translate complex business information into clear, engaging and audience-focused messaging.
Develop content that reinforces company culture, values and strategic priorities.
Create communication toolkits, FAQs, presentations and supporting resources for leaders and stakeholders.
Channel Ownership & Management
Manage and maintain digital employee communication channels, including:
The Village (intranet)
Village Weekly (email)
Corporate email communications
Digital signage and video boards
Other employee communication platforms as assigned
Maintain editorial calendars and publishing schedules.
Ensuring communications are timely, accurate, accessible and aligned with organizational standards.
Employee Engagement & Change Communications
Support company-wide programs, initiatives, events and campaigns through communication planning and promotion.
Partner with Human Resources and business teams to support employee engagement, culture, recognition and change management efforts.
Help employees understand organizational priorities and changes through clear and consistent communication.
Gather feedback and insights to improve audience understanding and engagement.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Monitor internal communication performance through channel analytics and employee feedback.
Track key engagement metrics, including email open rates, intranet engagement, content consumption and participation in communication campaigns.
Identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness, processes and employee experience.
Recommend new approaches, tools and best practices to increase engagement and reach.
What You Will Bring to Graco
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field.
3+ years of professional communications experience, with a strong focus on internal communications, employee communications, public relations or corporate communications.
Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
Strong project management…