Pros
Everyone in the National office strongly believes in the mission and vision of the organization and works to create a productive and safe environment in the office. There is an emphasis on open, honest, respectful feedback across all positions and hierarchy levels and I've seen feedback get implemented, which shows the executive team is action-oriented and sincere about making ASAS a great place to work. I feel like I'm creating meaningful relationships in the workspace, and truly enjoy the office culture. There's a lot of laughter and joking and people go out of their way to make sure new employees feel included. The interview process was smooth and transparent. The recruiting coordinator was straightforward about timelines and expectations, and I felt like I gained a strong understanding of ASAS and my role in the interview process. I felt prepared to walk into my role on my first day. The on-boarding process is comprehensive and helpful; I met with every department to learn about their strategic priorities and they worked with my division. The benefits are also great, and there's a strong focus on work-life balance. You get ample PTO and non-exempt employees receive flex hours, which makes life a lot less stressful. ASAS National truly values their employees.
Cons
Sometimes great ideas can get lost in the shuffle because there are other departmental priorities, and it can sometimes feel like there is more of an operational focus over serving youth. There is a large focus on raising money (which, makes sense given we're operating in the non-profit sector) which can sometimes conflict with the vision for outcomes for our youth. However, I want to stress that everyone does believe in the mission - I think the money aspect is true at every non-profit.
