Corporate Careers
Work Behind the Scenes to
Enhance Education!
Unlock Your Potential with ESS
If you prefer working in an office instead of a school, a corporate position with ESS may be a great fit for you! With offices throughout the country, we have opportunities for all levels of experience in customer service, human resources, finance, marketing, management, and more.
By joining our corporate family, you’ll enjoy an energetic, collaborative office environment in which employees are united behind one important cause: enhancing the education of students with our effective programs.
Explore Corporate Careers
Paid Time Off
ESS offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package complete with company holidays, vacation time, personal time, sick time, volunteer time, and even a mental health day! The longer you stay with the company, the more time you accrue.
Healthcare Benefits
Our employees’ peace of mind is important to us. To that end, we offer a variety of insurance options, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, and accident.
Financial Wellness
In addition to competitive pay, corporate employees can choose to participate in our 401(k) program to save toward retirement, featuring a discretionary company match. Employees are also invited to use FinFit, a first-class financial planning and wellness platform.
Community Involvement & Volunteer Opportunities
Immersing ourselves in every community we serve is a cornerstone of the ESS culture. As an ESS employee, you will have many opportunities to support community events and initiatives. Furthermore, we believe in the causes that are most important to you! That’s why we offer 16 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO) annually to donate your time to a nonprofit organization of your choice.
Welcome Aboard!
In this welcome message, Buddy Helton, Chairman/CEO of ESS, highlights our commitment to supporting schools and students, and recognizes the vital role each team member plays in making a difference every day. We look forward to all we can accomplish together!
Investment in Employees
Employee Discounts
The ESS Marketplace, our discount shopping portal, offers exclusive savings on a variety of everyday and big-ticket items and experiences, all while earning points toward future purchases. Furthermore, ESS employees can access discounted car rental prices and other perks by using the company Emerald Club account with National Car Rental or Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Diversity and Equity
ESS creates an environment where all employees – regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age, or abilities – can work to their fullest potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, ESS features a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council that fosters an inclusive experience for all employees.
Professional Development
ESS believes in investing in our employees through various professional development initiatives and opportunities. Using a combination of internal training and external resources, we foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement. This approach ensures a skilled and motivated workforce that's ready to take on new challenges and ultimately improve education.
Opportunities for Growth
ESS fosters an environment where our employees are empowered to reach their fullest potential. Our team members are encouraged to pursue their career goals, explore new roles, and embrace exciting challenges. Not to mention, ESS is expanding rapidly with every school year, which means a corporate career with ESS comes with unlimited potential for growth!
Company Awards
USA TODAY
Top Workplaces 2026
The USA TODAY Top Workplaces award celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built exceptional workplace cultures rooted in trust, engagement, and employee experience. This year, USA TODAY invited more than 40,500 organizations to participate, making this recognition a true honor.
This award is based entirely on feedback from our employees. More than 577 team members participated in the confidential workplace survey, helping earn this recognition and providing valuable insights that will continue to shape our workplace.
Jacksonville Top Workplaces 2026
A great workplace is built by great people, and we're honored that our employees believe ESS is one of them. ESS has been recognized as a 2026 Metro Jacksonville Top Workplace by The Florida Times-Union, an award based entirely on confidential employee feedback gathered by Energage.
This recognition celebrates the culture we've built together – one where employees feel respected, connected, and empowered to make a positive impact in schools every day.
New Jersey Top Work Places 2026
ESS is proud to be recognized as a 2026 New Jersey Top Workplace by NJ Advance Media. Founded in New Jersey more than 20 years ago, ESS has grown significantly over the years, but our connection to the state remains an important part of our story. We're honored to receive this recognition from the place where our journey started.
The award is based entirely on confidential employee feedback collected by Energage, making this recognition a reflection of the workplace culture we've built together. We're grateful to our employees for helping make ESS a place where people feel supported and valued!
America’s Greatest Workplaces
for Diversity
Nurturing a diverse workforce is a cornerstone of our company values. We know that employing individuals of various races, genders, orientations, beliefs, ages, and more helps cultivate a creative, dynamic, and successful team. In recognition of our efforts, ESS was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey of over 220,000+ individuals included representation of more than 1.5 million companies in America. Being counted among this prestigious list inspires us to continue championing diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that our workplace remains a beacon of opportunity for every individual to thrive.
America's Greatest Workplaces
for Women
Acknowledging that many women in the workforce still face challenges and unequal treatment, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group set out to honor 1,000 U.S. companies that are actively taking steps to root out and address workplace inequalities. ESS was honored to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024. Our company received high rankings when evaluated on metrics such as compensation, work-life balance, and proactive management on diversity. The importance of women’s contributions at ESS cannot be overstated. Women bring unique perspectives, skills, and leadership styles that have been essential to our growth and we are greatly appreciative.
*ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.