Merit America

Who We Are

Merit America is a national nonprofit organization that creates fast, flexible pathways to family-sustaining careers for Americans without 4-year degrees.

The American economy is broken. Today 53 million working adults – nearly half of the U.S. workforce – do not earn a living wage. And these workers have few options to advance: college is too long and expensive, full-time boot camp programs don't offer the flexibility they need, and online courses don't have the structure or support to translate learning into a new job.

This catch-22 perpetuates a cycle of poverty – talented workers stuck in low-wage roles, with no way to advance their ambition for themselves and their families. Merit America exists to break this cycle by providing accessible, high-quality training that leads to real career advancement.

Working at Merit America

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 we will not tolerate behaviors that go against them.

Nothing is more important than the culture that we collectively build, and your leadership in finding ways for us to best live our values is essential. As a fully remote organization, we've intentionally designed our workplace to support both the mission-driven work we do and the well-being of every team member.

Employee Benefits

For Those Who Want Work-Life Balance

• 4-day workweek – We practice what we preach about flexible work
• Unlimited vacation – Take the time you need to recharge
• Fully remote work – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• 2-week end of year holiday office closure & 1-week July 4th closure – Guaranteed time off when you need it most
• 4 months fully paid parental leave – Support for growing families
• 5-week sabbatical after 5 years of service – Extended time for rest and renewal

For Those Who Want Coverage Inside and Outside Their Home Office

• Phone & computer stipend – Tools you need to succeed
• Home office supply reimbursement – Create your ideal workspace
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance – Full health coverage
• Fully paid Health Reimbursement Account – Additional healthcare support
• 401K with company contribution – We invest in your future
• Dependent care & medical care FSA – Pre-tax benefits for your family
• Company paid life insurance and disability coverage – Protection and peace of mind

For Those Who Want to Learn and Grow

• $500 personal development stipend & $2,000 education reimbursement – Invest in your own growth
• $2,500 innovation grant contest – Funding for your best ideas
• Affinity groups across lines of similar identities or shared interests – Community and connection with colleagues