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Why Merit America?

We create transformative impact for learners on an unprecedented scale, supported by a diversified, scalable business model and a world-class team dedicated to operational excellence.

To date, Merit America has served over 15,000 learners nationwide. With a 75% success rate, three out of four alumni with outcome data report a positive career change. At the heart of our work is a commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community—one where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Explore Our Hiring Process & Approach

Benefits for those who want:

To learn and grow

Continue your learning: True to our “Learn Constantly” value, we encourage ongoing learning via a $500 personal development stipend and a $2,000 education reimbursement.
Innovate and create: At Merit America, we encourage innovation and creativity. To help experiment with new ideas, we offer a a $2,500 innovation grant contest for employees to meaningfully advance our work.
Connect and build communities: Our employees can join a number of affinity groups to build communities across lines of similar identities or shared interests. We also offer engaging spaces for avid book readers, pet owners, food lovers, etc., alongside location-based groups for our colleagues to connect.

Work-life harmony

Embrace flexible work: Merit America operates on a 4-day work week, and our teams work fully remote across the United States.
Recharge through vacation and office closure: We believe in restorative breaks and offer unlimited vacation time off. We also take 2-weeks end-of-year and 1-week July 4th holiday office closure for our whole organization.
Prioritize parental leave time: We understand the importance of bonding with our little ones. Merit America offers 4 months of fully paid parental leave.
Take a sabbatical: For all of the hard work our colleagues committed to our mission, we offer 5-week sabbatical after 5 years of service.

Coverage in and out of their home office

Invest in your wellness and health: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account, as well as dependent care & medical care Flexible Spending Account. Merit America also provides company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Set up your Work Space: Our organization provides a phone & computer stipend each month and a one-time reimbursement for home office setup that can be used for office supplies, a computer, or office furniture.
Plan ahead for retirement & your future: Merit America contributes to employees’ 401K with the option for additional individual contributions.

Transparency Around Salary

At Merit America, we believe in transparency, especially around salary and compensation. You’ll have clear information regarding the compensation package from the moment you apply and throughout the hiring process. Our compensation is benchmarked nationally to ensure our salaries are competitive, and we uphold a negotiation-free compensation package.

A photo from Merit America's 2024 offsite.

Our Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are voluntary, employee-led communities that foster a sense of belonging, provide support and promote diversity and inclusion within Merit America. These groups provide a space for individuals from historically excluded groups who share common backgrounds and experiences, allowing for networking, support, and collaboration. A few examples include:

✓ Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI)
✓ Black at Merit
✓ Somos Meritos
✓ Age 40+
✓ Be Well at Merit
✓Pride at Merit (LGBTQIA+)
✓ Neurodivergent at Merit
✓ Merit Parents
✓ Invisible Illness at Merit
✓ Merit Program Alumni
✓ QTs at Merit

Our Commitment To Our Values

Our values drive “how” we do what we do and serve as the bedrock for our culture. Someone once said that culture is “what you reward and what you allow” – we will recognize and celebrate behaviors that demonstrate our values and not tolerate behaviors that go against them.

Nothing is more important than the culture we collectively build, and your leadership in finding ways to best live our values is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 4-day work week like?

We normally operate between Mondays – Thursdays. The exception is if we have a holiday that falls on our usual operating days, which in that case, we work on Fridays. Hours worked during the day/week usually ebb and flow depending on the work, and we are results-driven more than focusing on the number of hours worked. This can also vary by team, and we encourage candidates to ask about it throughout the interview process.

How do you stay connected in a fully remote organization?

We have weekly team meetings and 1:1 meetings between managers and direct reports, and our colleagues are available via Slack. Our organization virtually gets together on a biweekly basis to hear from our Co-CEOs, welcome newly hired colleagues, and learn about different teams and their initiatives. Merit America also has dedicated affinity groups where employees can connect via shared identities and/or interests, and we also have “fun” Slack channels around topics such as travel, food, pets, books, and more. And true to one of our values, we have an Enjoy the Ride Committee, who host fun events for employees to partake in. Our colleagues come together for an org-wide retreat on an annual basis where we meet in-person.

Is there any room to negotiate salary?

What professional development opportunities are available?

Merit America offers an annual stipend of at least $500 for personal development that can be used towards continued learning. Employees who are taking approved courses that are a part of an accredited institution’s degree program can be funded up to $1,500. Beyond that, affinity groups and various teams throughout our organization offer training and professional development opportunities on a variety of skills and topics.

What is the culture like at Merit America?

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	We are bold, innovative and optimistic; we challenge ourselves to push the boundaries of what’s possible and we believe deeply in the potential for our work to change millions of lives
	We own our ambitious goals and we consistently deliver; we focus on driving meaningful learner outcomes above all else
	We are reliable, honest and committed teammates; we ask each other for help and are “all hands on deck” whenever needed; we challenge each other and value diversity of thought, but we “commit” to a path forward even when we disagree
	We are nimble and resilient learners; we welcome feedback, we learn from failure, and we continually develop our expertise
	We are deeply empathetic and passionate about our learners and partners; we believe fully in their ability to succeed and we extend grace to all
	We are fun-loving, healthy, and humble; we bring our whole selves to work and we celebrate our successes

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