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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.\nPer Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states, provided the position does not carry a specific office location requirement: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA.\nPer Scholas is seeking a strategic communicator and exceptional writer to lead high-impact communications that strengthen our culture, elevate our national brand, and support organizational leadership.\nIn this role, you'll partner across Marketing & Communications, Development, Government Relations, Talent Solutions, Operations, and People to shape how employees, partners, funders, policymakers, employers, and the media understand Per Scholas.\nYou'll thrive in this role if you're a strategic thinker who can turn complex ideas into compelling stories, lead integrated communications campaigns, anticipate emerging issues, and manage multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously. \nWhat You'll Do\nLead Internal Communications\nOwn Per Scholas' internal communications strategy, ensuring employees understand our priorities, strategy, organizational changes, and culture.\nDevelop messaging frameworks and integrated communications plans for strategic initiatives, organizational change, partnerships, and campaigns. \nManage the internal communications calendar across newsletters, announcements, leadership updates, All Hands, Slack, and other channels.\nPartner with leaders across the organization to ensure communications are timely, consistent, and aligned with organizational priorities. \nSupport External Communications\nWrite and edit communications across multiple formats, including presentations, newsroom articles, social media content, newsletters, press releases, reports, blogs, FAQs, leadership communications, and marketing materials.\nPrepare organizational leaders for media interviews, speaking engagements, and conferences by developing briefing materials, messaging, and interview preparation. \nSupport conference strategy by writing speaker proposals, presentation content, moderator guides, and run-of-show documents.\nTranslate complex workforce, AI, and policy topics into compelling communications for external audiences.\nCreate social media content that reflects organizational priorities and thought leadership.\nMonitor media coverage, brand sentiment, and emerging trends to identify opportunities, elevate organizational visibility, and protect the Per Scholas brand. \nSupport media relations, reputation management, and crisis communications as needed.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nWithin your first year, you will:\nServe as a trusted communications partner to leaders across the organization. \nTakes initiative and has experience building effective communications campaigns\nImprove the quality and effectiveness of internal communications.\nIncrease leadership visibility through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and media opportunities.\nDeliver communications that help employees understand organizational priorities and change.\nBecome a trusted advisor for high-impact communications across the organization. \nWhat You'll Bring\n4-6+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing communications.\nStrong critical thinking skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for various audiences. \nExceptional writing and storytelling skills.\nExperience advising senior leaders on communications strategy.\nExperience developing integrated communications campaigns.\nExcellent project management and stakeholder management skills.\nExcellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.\nFamiliarity with project management tools (Asana), collaboration platforms (Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), and CRM/marketing platforms such as Salesforce and HubSpot.\nCompensation \nThe anticipated base salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000. Final salary offers are determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, specialized experience, and alignment with the role’s senior-level requirements.\n#LI-Remote\nBenefits & Perks\nPer Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!\nHolidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements. \nComprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.\nDental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.\nRetirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members\nParental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.\nAdditional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.\nQUESTIONS?\nIf you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at . We look forward to viewing your application!\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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