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Communications Associate Jobs in Springfield, IL

Ross Stores, Inc

Retail Associate

Springfield, IL

$15 - $17.25/hr

Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner. * Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used ...

Five Below

Sales Associate

Springfield, IL

$14 - $18.75/hr

Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking, service ... associate schedules, and standard operating procedures Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

Five Below

Sales Associate

Springfield, IL

$14 - $18.75/hr

Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking, service ... associate schedules, and standard operating procedures Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

Intuit

Tax Associate - Onsite

Springfield, IL

$58K - $77.30K/yr

Educate and Communicate Confidently - Enthusiastically represent TurboTax in your local community. TurboTax Live - Seasonal Local Service Associates will confidently take on the role of its public ...

Intuit

Tax Associate - Local

Springfield, IL · On-site

$58K - $77.30K/yr

Educate and Communicate Confidently - Enthusiastically represent TurboTax in your local community. TurboTax Live - Seasonal Local Service Associates will confidently take on the role of its public ...

Five Below

Sales Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... • Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking ... associate schedules, and standard operating procedures • Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

Five Below

Sales Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

... • Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking ... associate schedules, and standard operating procedures • Must be able to remain in a stationary ...

Scheels

Cafe Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$18/hr

Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency ... Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion ...

SCHEELS

Cafe Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$18/hr

Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency ... Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$500 - $1K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics

Warehouse Associate

Lincoln, IL

$500 - $1K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: * Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Capstone Logistics LLC

Warehouse Associate

Lincoln, IL

$500 - $1K/wk

Through transparency and open lines of communication, we do the right thing and deliver on our promises. Think you have what it takes? The Opportunity: Warehouse Associates perform a variety of ...

Ollie's

New Store Retail Associate

Springfield, IL

$15.25 - $16.25/hr

Communicate customer needs or operational issues to store leadership. * Complete additional duties ... Actual associate pay will be based on work location, position, experience, skill level ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for communications associate in Springfield, IL is $56,978.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,100.00 and $64,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A communications associate assists a marketing or advertising team with a variety of tasks. As a communications associate, you may be responsible for copywriting promotional materials, designing simple graphics, managing social media and outreach, launching email campaigns, researching media coverage, and promoting products. You also typically perform administrative duties as needed. Qualifications for this job include a mix of related skills and experience. Most employers require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a similar field. Completing internships at ad or marketing agencies helps to improve your career opportunities.

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To thrive as a Communications Associate, you need strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and graphic design tools like Adobe Creative Suite is commonly expected. Attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure clear messaging, brand consistency, and effective engagement with target audiences across multiple channels.

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Communications Associates are professionals responsible for supporting an organization’s communication strategies, both internally and externally. They help craft press releases, manage social media accounts, coordinate media outreach, and assist with the creation of marketing materials. Communications Associates often work closely with public relations and marketing teams to maintain a consistent brand message and ensure effective dissemination of information. Their role is crucial in shaping public perception and promoting organizational goals.
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Retail Associate

Retail Associate

Ross Stores, Inc

Springfield, IL

$15 - $17.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 hours ago

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience. The Associate makes eye contact, smiles, and greets all Customers in a courteous and friendly manner, treats fellow Associates with respect, efficiently follows all company best practice standards as outlined in all work centers, maintains a clean work area at all times, and ensures proper merchandise presentation. The Retail Associate is expected to be engaged in these tasks as assigned during all working hours and will be expected to perform a range of functions in all areas of the Store as business needs require.  The Associate may be requested to perform additional tasks in specific situations, if performance of these tasks will help achieve our Customer service and operational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
  • Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits. Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
  • Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times. Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.
  • Assists Customers in any way necessary - is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner.  Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying "hello" throughout the Store as well as saying "thank you" with every register transaction.
  • Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times.  Responds to Customer Service calls immediately.  Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.
  • Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
  • Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
  • Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company's dress code at all times.
  • Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, and replenishing restroom supplies to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
  • Performs daily assigned sizing and recovery per company best practice to ensure a neat, clean and organized store that is well-maintained and efficiently merchandised to standards.
  • Expedites newly received merchandise receipts to the sales floor with a sense of urgency, merchandising all items per company best practice to the monthly presentation guidelines and maintaining merchandise/brand name familiarity within departments to assist Customers.
  • Understands the Loss Prevention Awareness program, the Shortage Highway, the Store Protection Specialist (SPS) position (where applicable), and merchandise protection standards.
  • As a representative of Ross Inc., demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
  • Follows all Mark-Out-of-Stock (MOS) policies, including the identification of MOS merchandise, proper processing of each piece and the notification of Store Leadership to review and approve all disposals.
  • Follows all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card and refund transactions, voids and offline procedures.  Maintains a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders.
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency to efficiently perform their role. Maximizes productivity by executing all Store best practices and minimizing steps and touches in their work flow.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Manages Work Processes
  • Business Acumen
  • Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
  • Builds Talent
  • Collaborates
  • Leading by Example
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Ensures Accountability & Execution
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
  • Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PC as required.
  • Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.
  • Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.
  • Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 pounds.
  • Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.
  • Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills. 
  • Associates who work Stockroom shifts: Ability to regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 pounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role is $15.00 - $15.50. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
Benefits offered to all Associates include Accident, Critical Illness, Vision, Auto, Home, and Pet insurance programs; Associate Discount, Identity Protection, Associate Purchase Program, Benefit Hub Discount Mall, Employee Assistance Program and Commuter Benefits, 401K (service requirements), Employee Stock Purchase Program, Ross Cares Fund, College Discounts, Sick Pay (where legally required) and Referral Bonuses. In addition, all Full-Time Associates, including FT Retail Associate, Area Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager, are eligible for extended benefits offered including Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance, Legal Insurance, Vacation Buy, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Life/ADD Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Enhanced Maternity and Parental Leave Benefit, Vacation Pay accrued at a rate of 10 days/year after eligibility commences, 9 Personal and Company Holidays. AS, ASM and SM Associates in Stores and Exempt Corporate and Buying Office roles are also eligible to receive a Bonus based on individual and business performance.

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