InStride is a public benefit company whose mission is to develop the workforce of the future by helping employers provide career-boosting education opportunities to their employees through a network of high-quality academic institutions. We believe the most enduring way for companies to achieve transformative business and social impact is by investing in their people.

Role Overview

InStride is looking for a Communications Specialist to help develop, coordinate and execute our external, internal and executive communications strategies. Working directly with our communications leaders, the ideal candidate is a strong writer and proactive, organized practitioner who has experience collaborating with teams to develop narratives, messages and other communication activities that support business priorities and cultivate employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal partners to launch and iterate on scalable communication programs from conceptualization to execution
• Create and deliver effective communications for multiple channels including social media, emails, slides, videos, talking points, articles, the company intranet, and Slack
• Write compelling and dynamic copy for stakeholders and create engaging assets in collaboration with the design team
• Collaborate with various teams, including the People team, to ensure transparency and consistency across the organization and help engage our fast-growing team in InStride’s mission, values & culture
• Proactively seek out the latest engagement tools and strategies to help us better connect with employees, guide their experience and incorporate their feedback
• Analyze communication effectiveness and recommend changes
• Develop and maintain communications policies and procedures

Ideal Profile

• At least 3+ years experience in communications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, marketing or liberal arts preferred
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Genuine passion and energy for strengthening corporate culture and building community
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality communications using different “voices” for different audiences & business needs
• A creative self-starter who enjoys bringing new ideas and initiatives forward
• Process and detail-oriented, with strong project and program management skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of management and influence multiple stakeholders
• Emphasis on teamwork and ability to cut through ambiguity
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with an early-stage company mentality

If you are looking to apply for one of our Remote opportunities please know that InStride is only able to employ candidates from the following states.

California

Arizona

Washington

Texas

Massachusetts

Maryland

Michigan

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Florida

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Ohio

InStride is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please discuss your requested accommodation with our HRBP.