Why work for us?
At Renaissance, you'll join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology. Our 1,000+ dedicated professionals develop and support world-class assessment and practice solutions that are used in over one-third of U.S. schools and more than 90 countries worldwide.
A big part of the day-to-day employee experience is made up of each individual’s engagement in his or her work and the connection we all feel to the company’s mission. Here you are appreciated and rewarded for the expertise and passion you bring to work every day. Also, while most leaders are measured on the basis of business results, we hold our leaders accountable for building a strong and enduring culture, listening to employee feedback, and engaging and retaining talented teams.
Key values:
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Continuous dialogue with employees and customers
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An openness to new ideas and innovation
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Delivering dependable, authentic, and trustworthy experiences
Renaissance workforce volunteers
Renaissance values the communities where we live and work. That’s why we offer employees two days of paid time off each year to participate in local public service projects and charities. Meet some of our colleagues who volunteer to support events and organizations that are meaningful to them.
Stacy Goebel
Project Manager, Renaissance Upgrade Team
As a former educator and youth pastor, Stacy Goebel is no stranger to supporting with children and students. Beyond her 15 years as a second- and fourth-grade teacher, Stacy has dedicated countless hours to making a difference in the lives of kids.
In recent years, she’s been deepening that commitment by volunteering to help children half a world away from her home near Phoenix. In fall of 2019, Stacy made her second trip to Kathmandu, Nepal with Collective Hope to help lead a camp for 100 children, work in the Leper colony and host a medical clinic for kids. Collective Hope serves the vulnerable children of Nepal by providing holistic transformation of a child’s life and future. The group focuses on serving the physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of a child in the context of healthy home environments.
“Working with Collective Hope has provided a global perspective that I’d never had until now,” Stacy says. “We’ve formed some great bonds with the kids, teachers and other adults that are doing such incredible work.”
Stacy is now a member of Collective Hope’s board of directors. As soon as they are able, she and members of the organization will return to Nepal to finish construction on the Collective Hope Home, which hosts a small group of Nepali girls when school is in session. “The home provides life’s necessities so the girls can concentrate on their studies and have the opportunity for a hopeful future,” she says.
Kellie Coennen
Senior Account Manager, Freckle by Renaissance
When it comes to being a coach and teacher, you might say Kellie Coennen is a natural. After all, she spent seven years as an elementary school teacher and administrator, both in classroom and online settings, and six years in account management and sales before joining Freckle by Renaissance.
Two years ago, she was asked to coach a Special Olympics gymnastics team. She certainly has the right background: she worked with special-needs students in high school and has coached competitive gymnastics for several years. “Working with Special Olympics is so rewarding because you’re making both a time investment and an emotional investment that pays off for everyone, the athlete, the parents and volunteers,” she says.
It wasn’t long before word of the challenging and supportive environment Kellie developed started reaching parents and athletes in surrounding counties—along with requests to join the team, helping it continue to grow. “In the first year, 2018, we had a team of five athletes,” Kellie says. “Last year, we had 13. I’m proud to say the team attended state championships at Penn State University and earned a gold medal.”
Training for the 2020 season began just after last Thanksgiving, but facing the challenges of COVID-19, the team’s 90-minute weekly practices have taken on an unconventional format. “We don’t know what this year’s competitions will look like, but the team is finding creative ways to practice,” she says. “I’m receiving videos from the team members showing their practices at home. It’s fun to see what they come up with, and inspiring to see they are still committed to practicing.”
Kenzie Kilb
Account Manager, Freckle by Renaissance
When Kenzie Kilb relocated to San Francisco from her native Wisconsin a few years ago, she also moved into a job that offered less opportunity to work in a classroom setting than her previous role had. To fill that gap, she began volunteering as an after-school tutor at 826 Valencia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their writing skills.
Founded by educator Nínive Calegari and author Dave Eggers, 826 Valencia comprises three writing centers in San Francisco and three satellite classrooms at nearby public schools in. All of the organization’s programs are offered free of charge.
“I love the mission of 826 and the programs it offers.” Kenzie says. “Everything they do is so clever, thoughtful and well done. Volunteering there has allowed me to connect with my new adopted community and to be a part of an organization that links nicely with the mission of Renaissance and Freckle.”
In addition to tutoring, Kenzie has volunteered for the organization’s in-school programs and Young Authors Book Project. Recently, she was named to the 826 Valencia Associate Board and serves as the Culture Chair. “As a board member, I’m able to get involved with our efforts to raise awareness of the organization, including development, and learn more about the community,” she says.
During California’s COVID-19 stay-at-home period, 826 Valencia is developing ways to serve students remotely. In the meantime, Kenzie says she looks forward to when she and her fellow volunteers can connect again in person to help the organization and its students continue to flourish.
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