Communications Supervisor (Innovation Center Host)

3M•Maplewood, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The person hired for the position of Communications Supervisor (Innovation center Host) will be an ambassador of 3M in all areas of the company, exemplifying human resources principles and leadership attributes. They will give a voice to 3M’s innovation engine by connecting our history, technology, product/application development and corporate strategy to current business. They will partner with 3M divisions and departments to create a customized experience for Innovation Center guests. They will develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of 3M technologies and how the technologies are applied in developing custom solutions for our customers. They will manage all details associated with their assigned customer events at the Innovation Center. They will maintain the attitude and composure of a host that is showcasing the 3M environment while keeping guest needs in mind.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher completed and verified prior to start from an accredited university
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with 3M
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Superior public speaking skills and comfort
Experience working with internal and external customers
Ability to communicate with cross-functional audiences from students, and engineers, to executives
STEM degree
In depth knowledge of 3M mission, vision, culture, and technologies
General knowledge of industries & competition
Capable of explaining technical ideas in common language
Advanced written and verbal communication
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills (event planning)
Able to multi-task and perform well under pressure

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate all details related to events at the 3M Innovation Center
Demonstrate a working knowledge of 3M Technology Platforms and demonstrations, as well as how they connect to products and each other
Partner with contracted building staff around event scheduling, management and general operations
Develop/engage with a network of subject matter experts in all disciplines across the company
Maintain awareness of new 3M products and market developments
Initiate, develop and manage special projects related to 3M World of Innovation content
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.