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Executive Director Reviews
What is it like working as an Executive Director?
April 2015
Executive Director:
Make sure you have the authority to hire and fire.
April 2015
Great job. Would like better pay.
Executive Director:
Pros: I get to serve the community daily. I learn every day.
Cons: The low pay, and receiving no benefits. It's a little demoralizing to be an executive director but to have to put dental bills and car repair expenses on a credit card.
March 2015
The lack of funding.
Executive Director:
Get adequate pay for job description.
March 2015
Work flexibility.
Executive Director:
Pros: Ability to build programming and working with the public.
Cons: Low pay for what is essentially a full time job with part time pay.
March 2015
Full capacity and scope.
Executive Director:
Be slow and methodical.. Think big picture.
February 2015
Challenging.
Executive Director:
Pros: Working with other agencies, building a service, supporting others, the challenge!
Cons: Stress levels, lone working, lack of support, lack of acknowledgement.
February 2015
Living Your Dream.
Executive Director:
If you are passionate about something in your life follow the passion and create a way for you to live and work.
Supporting it. Always be true to the mission and surround yourself with like minded people and never loose hope.
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