Internal Communications Intern

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.

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