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Q&A With charity: water Employees
You’ll provide high quality, hands-on support and care for the team. You’ll ensure our employee handbook and employee benefits are maintained, current, and compliant.
How employees describe working at charity: water
They provide clean drinking water
That they have remained true to the original mission...and that 100% of my donation is used for that mission.
Purpose driven charity that walks the talk.
Great service for those in need of water
Their global impact and ability to help
Q&A With charity: water Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 47
What do people at charity: water think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
He's very approachable. Always easy to talk to!
Scott is great! At least I think so. He’s very considerate and kind.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at charity: water?
Make it so there are fewer transitions! It seems like people move around A LOT.
No changes.
What part of charity: water's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Our Well/WPS projects are moving along nicely. I think we keep crushing our goals, but don't quote me! I also think our BizDev team is not entirely up to speed; a lot of them come from B2B marketing firms (like Refinery29, etc.).
We raise money very well and quickly, but each year it gets harder to surpass the goal from the previous year. I would say that’s where we currently struggle.
What are you most excited about working at charity: water?
Working for an organization that is so impactful! It's mission/vision is so relatable that truly, everyone gets it!
Getting to say I work there. It really is quite cool.
What benefits does charity: water provide?
So many! I was provided with a life insurance plan that was incredibly generous, and daily in our office we get snacks, free kombucha, etc. And on each Friday we get beer, wine and pizza for FREE!
Decent benefits!
How's the vacation policy at charity: water?
So great! It's unlimited :)
Unlimited! Great policy.
How much and how often do raises happen at charity: water?
I have never received one after two years.
Once per year. Or annually.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining charity: water?
That it’s primarily religious based.
That there would be no clear path of opportunity or growth.
How much diversity is there among employees at charity: water?
A bit! We have hired more women this past year than in the past, and we are working to improve it over time.
None. Mainly female, 98% white.
What should I wear for an interview at charity: water?
Casual/cool clothes. That's the advice I was given. And they asked that I please DO NOT wear a suit! Which was actually great advice.
How would you compare interviewing at charity: water to other places you've interviewed?
Very quick. Like, maybe TOO quick. But otherwise, I think it's a good thing! Better to be quick than impatient, right?
How flexible is your work schedule at charity: water?
Pretty flexible! I work a total of 5 hrs/week, and it doesn't matter when I clock in/out. So my schedule is quite flexible!
What's the work from home policy like at charity: water?
I would say it's pretty existent -- but I, of course, work from home! So I may just be a one-off or something. I am quite certain that at least 5 of us work remotely and are not expected to come to the office often. (I come when I can, but no more/less!)
What are your coworkers at charity: water like?
Great people. Can’t get enough of them!
What's the interview process like at charity: water?
1st round is with your overarching supervisor and your immediate supervisor. Second round is with select random org participants (I was interviewed by 4 random people in the office) and the 3rd round you meet with Scott, the CEO. It’s very quick and he decides right away if you should be hired or not.
What interview questions does charity: water ask?
Don’t remember. My guess is something like “why do you want to work here/what prompted you to visit our website/etc”
What's the office vibe like at charity: water?
Very relaxed and laid back. (Hence the no suit policy.) if you can get along anywhere, you could fit in here.
How's the work life balance at charity: water?
I would say It’s decent at best.
How does charity: water make decisions around promotions?
I honestly don’t know how that works, but they do email everyone about it to notify the org.
How's the work pace at charity: water?
It’s pretty fast. Usually there is an idea (typically from Scott, etc) and we all work extremely hard/diligently to complete it in time for its “debut” or launch.
What's the best part of your job at charity: water?
The free food! And the discounts to random places????
How secure do you feel at your job at charity: water?
Very! I didn’t always feel this way, but now that my life has spiraled in such a way, I’m more confident than ever.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at charity: water?
Be open and bubbly and a tad aggressive. People who are more aggressive usually get call backs sooner.
What kind of people succeed at charity: water?
Open people. You really have to put yourself out there to do well, I think.
How's the feedback proccess at charity: water?
It’s great. Most times there is a process in place where they outline the next steps based on your feedback, etc. I hope this open transparency continues.
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Should I work at charity: water?
33% of charity: water employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 23% are neutral and 44% would not recommend working at charity: water to their friends.
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passive |
| 44% | Detractors |
