Per Scholas

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ABOUT PER SCHOLAS: For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we’re forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. PerScholas hires within the following states : AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA Position Title: Internal Communications Intern/Volunteer Location: Remote Reports to: Sr. Manager, Communications Schedule: 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Per Scholas, a leading national nonprofit advancing economic mobility through technical training is seeking an Internal Communications Intern/Volunteer. A successful candidate will collaborate across the organization to support the growth of the Internal Communications strategy and initiatives to support connectivity among colleagues. This position will help Per Scholians stay informed, engaged, and empowered. The position will report to the Sr. Manager, Communications within the Marketing and Communications Department. WHAT YOU’LL DO Internal Communications: • Support message development and implementation at company-wide events, including but not limited to All Hands, Internal Events, etc. • Support cross-organization measurement of internal communications effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. • Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to draft informative materials for Per Scholians across the nation through channels, including a weekly newsletter. • Develop compelling content that increases employee engagement, in partnership with our People team. • Interview internal teams and develop special coverage of the team to share across the organization. • Special Projects As Assigned WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US Professional Requirements: • 1 year of experience in communications for a corporation, nonprofit, government agency, or educational institution. • Proficiency in Zoom Meetings, Slack, Google Suite, and Microsoft Suite. • Demonstrated ability to work with senior leadership teams. • Strong understanding of effective communication strategies to support these types of communication messages. Personal Characteristics: • You thrive in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission. • You are data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change. • You have a collaborative and flexible work style. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently. • You are an effective communicator with strong oral and written skills. • You are tech-savvy and learn new tools quickly. • You are detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills. • You are interested in workforce development, technology, diversity, organizational growth, and scaling impact. For this role specifically, this is an unpaid internship position with the opportunity for growth. #LI-Remote QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application! Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. PII Policies Non-Discrimination Policy