Pros
Deciding to work here is one of the best career moves I've made. My work supports the efforts of people who absolutely strive to positively impact people's lives and better our community. People who work here are respectful and patient and encourage creative problem-solving. There's a lot of room for innovation here, and I think leadership trusts staff, which is a big deal. The benefits here are fantastic, especially considering this is a non-profit, and the employee wellness activities and incentives are fun and just really cool. The ability to work remotely is nice if I need it, though on days when I'm not in the office I find that I miss being around my coworkers and their energy.
Cons
This isn't a "con", but more of a "heads up". This is a nonprofit, and nonprofit work is demanding in a different way than for profit work. While CCN is a big organization, staff here do a lot of plate spinning and admin staff especially wear a lot of hats. The to-do lists can get long and overwhelming, and it can be difficult to prioritize things because when your work directly involves the well-being of people, EVERYTHING feels like a priority. And, often, various programs are often scrambling to solve a problem ASAP. It helps to have good expectation management and boundary-setting skills. If you don't, the project pile-on is nonstop and you'll get burnt out very quickly. If you have experience working with non-profits, this will come as no surprise to you. if you dont' have this experience, it can be a bit of an adjustment.
