Internal Communications Intern

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity 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, 25,000+ 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. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords-they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .
Position Title:Internal Communications Intern/Volunteer
Location: Remote
Reports to: Sr Manager, Internal Communications
Schedule: Part Time during office hours
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Per Scholas, a leading national nonprofit advancing economic equity through technical training is seeking an Internal Communications Intern/Volunteer. In this newly created position, the successful candidate will collaborate across the organization to support the growth of 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 of Internal Communications within the Marketing and Communications Department and work closely with our National Leadership and People Teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Internal Communications:

• Support in crafting authentic messages for senior leaders across the organization. Serve as a partner to Per Scholas leaders to help develop communications plans for individual leaders.
• Support message development and implementation at company-wide events including but not limited to Town Halls, key Department Meetings, Retreats, Strategy Sessions, 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.

Division & Campus Internal Communications:

• Support cohesive Internal Communications activities in partnership with Per Scholas teams and Campus Managing Directors.
• Provide templates and tools to Campus Managing Directors and key Divisional leaders to support and increase Internal Communications capacity.
• Develop compelling content that increases employee engagement, in partnership with our People team.
• Special Projects As Assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO US
Professional Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in communications for a corporation, nonprofit, government agency, or educational institution.
• Proficiency in Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars, 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
• You stand behind our mission, believing that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions, and that talent should be recognized and recruited from many diverse sources.

Compensations:
For this role specifically, this is an unpaid internship position with the opportunity for growth.
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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!
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