Senior Communications Leader: Internal & External Strategy

Per Scholas

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Parental leave

Medical coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

EAP

Flexible Spending accounts

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a strategic communicator and exceptional writer to lead high-impact internal and external communications. You will 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.

You’ll thrive as a strategic thinker who can turn complex ideas into compelling stories, lead integrated campaigns, anticipate issues,

Qualifications

4-6+ years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing communications.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.
Experience advising senior leaders on communications strategy.
Experience developing integrated communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

Lead Internal Communications: Own Per Scholas' internal communications strategy and calendar; develop messaging frameworks; partner with leaders to ensure timely, consistent communications.
Support External Communications: write and edit across formats; prepare leaders for media interviews; develop briefing materials and interview prep.
Translate complex workforce, AI, and policy topics into compelling communications for external audiences; create social media content; monitor media coverage and brand sentiment; support crisis communications.