Consider Working at WR

Make A Difference

• To women and their families
  
• In economic development, social services, domestic violence, job programs, housing
  
• By contributing to a record of innovative work in the field

Work in a Positive Environment

• A mix of guidance & supervision that keep you connected to the WR vision, and self-management that allows you to contribute your best self.
  
• Informal work climate.
  
• Consideration for personal needs and goals
  
• Team work
  

Grow

• Broaden your experience -- in your field, of different cultures and groups, in working with a diversity of personalities
  
• Learn new skills - in your field; for team work and group decision making
  
• Develop as a person - stretch yourself; receive feedback on your skills and the impact you have in the workplace, increase your perseverance and courage
  

We asked people who work here, do a great job, and say they get a lot of satisfaction out of working here --- What is it that you find rewarding in working at WomenRising? Here's what they said:

• I like making a difference in peoples' lives
  
• Your personal goals and needs are taken into account - parents and students find that their needs are listened to
  
• The overall environment at WR - it's informal, people work hard, we work in teams, the organization has values; the work is never boring; it is demanding, a real challenge
  
• My efforts are appreciated. I feel valued.
  
• Your voice is heard. You can contribute to shaping your own job, the goals of your department and even the overall direction of the agency
  
• Difficult issues are dealt with in a compassionate and feeling way
  
• This organization is committed to serving its clients
  

Current Openings

Information on benefits, vacation and other policies

A Self-Assessment: Is working at WomenRising for you

The type of person that does well at WR

At WR we have paid some attention to which employees seem to do well here. Working at WR can be difficult. The pace is often fast; the work hard. Employees that manage the stress well and find satisfaction in their work tend to have many of the following characteristics. If this fits you or if you believe you are ready to grow in this direction - working at WR may be for you.

• You are aware of your strengths and weaknesses and open to learning more
  
• You are able to keep a "light" spirit and maintain a sense of perspective under pressure
  
• You can stay composed and focused on the needs of the work even in trying moments
  
• You can build trusting working relationships by being reliable and authentic
  
• You can take responsibility for your performance; self-manage your work while also staying connected to others in the organization related to your work
  
• You are flexible in handling change; e.g., can handle multiple demands & shift priorities when needed; can adapt your responses fit fluid circumstances
  
• You seek out ideas from a wide variety of sources
  
• You are able to manage the multiple dimensions of the work, i.e., serving the clients (external and internal), being results-oriented about you specific task responsibilities, self care & development, team work, advancing the health and vision of the total organization
  
• You find a sense of purpose in the larger mission
  
• You are ready to seize opportunities that emerge
  
• You persist in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks.
  
• You sense others' feelings and perspective, and taking an active interest in their concerns.
  
• You acknowledge and reward people's strengths, accomplishments, and development
  
• You respect and relate well to people from varied background; are sensitive to group differences
  
• You are effective in give-and-take
  
• You foster open communication and stay receptive to bad news as well as good
  
• You are able to negotiate and resolve disagreements.
  
• You build rapport and keep others in the loop
  
• You are able to balance a focus on task with attention to relationships
  
• You model team qualities like respect, helpfulness, and cooperation
  
• You can stay patient with slow and hard-to-measure results

Current Openings

Benefits

Self-Assessment