I was looking into changing careers and while I have a lot of organization and motivation to offer, my strictly science background limits my resume.
I was looking into not-for-profit organizations as a way to move into a more business type setting with the potential to work from home some days or more flexible hours since I live just outside St. Louis and while downtown is within driving distance, it can be a hual with traffic.
The other problem, other than the commute, is that I make good money and can't afford a pay cut right now so I need something that is comparable.
I loved to volunteer and work with those types of groups in college and so I thought this would be the way to regain some of my motivation for work in general!
Any suggestions on organizations, things people look for on resumes in this field, or just your experiences in this field would be great!!
Technically I'm in a non-profit job, but Im a teacher, so - no days off during the week.
Many states have alternate ways to get teaching license, just in case your interested. The high schools are always looking for science and math teachers!
I work for a non-profit, and no the pay is not comperable to the for profit world. The best way to get in with a higher job is to find a place you like volunteering, start doing that, show them what you can do(even if it isn't your background) then when a job opens up apply for it. Good Luck! And one of the perks is typically flexible schedule since the pay isn't good, but the hours are usually not normal, like weekends and evenings required... just fyi.
I am volunteering for 4 nonprofits including a church, school, a girl's home, and scouts. Most volunteers are unpaid. some work parttime, and only a few are paid fulltime. None are paid well.
My friend is volunteering for 2 nonprofits, hoping they will hire her. She finally asked them and they both told her they would not be hiring her.
The few they hire all have advanced degrees, actual paid experience, and better work skills. She still volunteers, but she is very disappointed.
With a science background, you might get hired at a lab that does medical tests for people who walk in or you could go into nursing.
I used to work at a non-profit association. The pay is far below the corporate sector, so if you want to go this route, you will take a pay cut, possibly substantial.
Keep in mind that non-profits are having a very tough time right now, so the job opportunities are extremely limited. Just how flexible they are with work hours and location will vary by the group, but the one I worked at was not progressive. No one worked anything other than the usual work week (and then some) and at the office.
In your situation, I'd try to find a new job you like and then get involved in volunteering in your free time. I think that would be the best way to get the salary and satisfaction you want.
I have a non profit business wrapped into my internet franchises where you could work from home. I don't know if this would be exactly what you are looking for but would love to chat. Message me.
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