Pros
Regardless of the negative, there were a few positives. The foot soldiers, meaning other coaches, volunteer members, and the Associate Director of Workforce Development are all working towards a purpose and to truly help those in the community. So, you have a lot of great close people to work with. In addition to, it is rewarding when you can see a participant go from rock bottom to living a fulfilling life.
Cons
First cons: Disorganized and Chaotic. There is NO value for their staff and for all of the hard work and dedication put into your time there. Management is uninvolved with the work that is being done but is quick to criticize you for what they think is wrong. Your input is NOT valued and the compensation is lower than any other nonprofit in North Minneapolis for 10x the work you put in. No opportunities for growth. It is becoming more corporate like with micromanagement and no flexibility. Work is piled on you for long periods of time until you eventually burnout.