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Your Voice, Your Vision

At PAEA, we believe great organizations are built by great people. That’s why we empower our team to create the culture they want to see – and they’ve built something extraordinary. Here, every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future of PA education.

Join our mission-driven team and become part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity flourishes, teamwork drives change, and your unique perspective makes a difference.

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Living Our Values – PAEA Culture

Why PAEA?

Discover why we are #PAEAproud and what we value as a team.

Flexible Work Culture

Experience the freedom to do your best work, your way. Our remote-first work environment offers the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while collaborating with talented colleagues across the country. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, which is why we’ve built a culture that combines flexibility with meaningful connection.

Great Place to Work® Certified

We’re proud to be Great Places to Work certified, a recognition of our commitment to building a positive, high-performing organization.

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Investing in Your Professional Growth

Your growth is our priority. PAEA provides learning budgets for courses, certifications, and conferences, ensuring you have the resources to expand your expertise. Through skill-building programs, leadership development initiatives, and an annual retreat, we empower our team members to thrive in their roles and advance in their careers.

Celebrating Your Success

Your achievements deserve to be celebrated. Through our Staff Awards program and regular team activities, we create a culture where every contribution is valued and every team member can thrive. Here, recognition goes beyond awards – it’s about building a community where you feel seen, appreciated, and empowered to make an impact.

PAEA is a 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Education & Training™

We’re proud of the recognition, but we’re even prouder of the people behind it.

Our team cares deeply about the work we do and the people we do it for. They bring fresh ideas, challenge each other to think differently, and go the extra mile to make PAEA a place where PA educators feel supported, connected, and at home.

We’re grateful for everything they bring to PAEA and thrilled to see their contributions recognized by Fortune. To everyone who makes PAEA what it is, thank you.

Hear From Our Team

“At PAEA, you can truly feel the support of your colleagues and see that they care about their work, which makes you strive to perform your best as well. Everyone is encouraged to grow at their own pace professionally, as well as take care of themselves personally. I feel that I have grown in many ways since being here.”

Simone Stewart, Coordinator, Member Engagement

“PAEA is an organization that values continuous growth and learning. We empower our staff to take on new challenges, learn from one another, and prioritize professional developmental. At PAEA, growth isn’t encouraged, it’s expected. By supporting learning and development, employees can develop new skills, hone in on their strengths, and pursue opportunities to grow personally and professionally. I am so fortunate to have grown in so many ways through experiences at PAEA!”

Kendall Williams, MPA, Chief People Officer

“Throughout my time at PAEA, I have been honored to work for an employer that empowers me to advocate for policies that benefit our member programs and ensure access to care for all communities. Every day, I have the opportunity to collaborate with leaders, policymakers, and my PAEA colleagues to drive meaningful change—ensuring our members have the resources they need to train the next generation of PAs. Knowing that our work directly contributes to expanding access to quality care and improving the health of all communities is both inspiring and deeply fulfilling.”

Tyler Smith, MPH, Senior Director, Government Relations

“PAEA is a truly empathetic organization that meets people where they are, valuing them as people first before employees. The culture fosters understanding, support, and flexibility, creating an environment where folks feel seen and valued. I also love the opportunity to support the work of our members and advance PA education.”

Nikki Frias-Sarmiento, MA, Mixed Methods Analyst, Research and Data Operations

Association for Talent Development (ATD) Champion of Learning

PAEA has been awarded an Association for Talent Development (ATD) Champion of Learning Certificate for the second year in a row. We are proud of our commitment to fostering a culture of learning and investing in our staff’s professional development.

Benefits for Every Stage of Life

At PAEA, we believe in taking care of our most valuable asset: our people. That’s why we’ve thoughtfully designed a comprehensive benefits package that supports your whole self—from your physical health to your financial future. Join our team and enjoy a robust suite of benefits designed to enhance your life and well-being:

  • Remote-first working environment with hybrid opportunities for those in the Washington, DC area 
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 
  • Contributions to your 403(b) plan 
  • Monthly wellness stipend to use on how you define wellness 
  • Generous paid time off and holidays 
  • Professional development funding and tuition assistance 
  • Employee assistance program focused on mental health 
  • Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability provided at no cost to you 
  • Medical expense and dependent care flexible spending accounts 
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