Internal Communications Intern

Location: United States Department: Marketing/Communications/Events

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.

Per 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, WI.

Position Title: Internal Communications Intern

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Communications

Schedule: 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas, a leading workforce accelerator advancing economic mobility through no-cost training for high-growth careers, is seeking an Internal Communications Intern/Volunteer. A successful candidate will collaborate across the organization to advance Internal Communications initiatives that foster 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 to increase employee engagement in partnership with our People team.

Interview internal teams and develop special coverage of the team to share across the organization.

Social media support

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 and have exceptional organizational and time management skills.

You are interested in workforce development, technology, diversity, organizational growth, and scaling impact.

Compensations

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

Benefits & Perks

Per Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!

Holidays & 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.

Comprehensive 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.

Dental 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.

Retirement 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.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members

Parental 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.

Additional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employe