Habitat for Humanity Reviews

Pros

Great mission to support and be a part of.

Cons

Lack of recognition of the need for affordable housing by public at large

Pros

-Their mission
-Valuable work that serves the community
-Flexible time off
-Camaraderie between staff
-Construction staff, they're awesome and under appreciated!

Cons

-At my affiliate, ED favors Development over everyone else
-Consultant and outside hires, rare promotions
-It's a non-profit, so pay is lower

Advice to Senior Management

Know that every department are important to the organization's success.

Pros

Great for networking
Working with like minded people
Educational Benifits

Cons

Long Days mental/physical
Stressful work
Close minded managment

Advice to Senior Management

Must be more open minded. Look outside the box and no answer is a bad answer

Pros

At HFHI (Habitat's headquarters), you feel a part of inspiring work. Staff surveyed on strategic planning process. It is a prayer-oriented work culture, so some meetings begin with a spiritual reading (which could be a con for some people, but I will list it as a pro). You might be able to work remotely, at least occasionally, depending on manager and team. Good benefits and vacation. One week paid time off for "mission" work after one year of service, to attend a home build/repair in the U.S. or abroad or with another organization.

Cons

Salaries tend to be lower than at comparable international NGOs. Leadership is hit and miss, as with any organization, with some good and others not strong or competent.

Advice to Senior Management

Provide more funding for professional development, conference attendance, classes. Facilitate internal groups to develop leaders and start grooming at the manager or even specialist level. Offer opportunities for social activities and cross-functional teams.

Pros

Flexible work schedule, great people to work with and fulfilling job.

Cons

It is a non-profit so the pay is extremely poor. I have a Bachelor's degree with over 10 years sales, retail and management experience and my hourly pay is $9.00

Advice to Senior Management

If you would like to retain talent, you need to compensate them at market value.

Pros

not for profit with lots of satisfaction

Cons

not for profit with too many challenges

Advice to Senior Management

increase pay

Pros

One of the best things about working for Habitat is helping people purchase homes that otherwise would not be able to do so.

Cons

There were several issues working at Habitat. One is that they didn't often promote from within the organization. Another issue is that it seems that most people within the organization just want to maintain the status quo. It is just as if Habitat International exists just so the people who work there can have jobs.

Advice to Senior Management

Please stay true to the core of what Habitat for Humanity is supposed to be about. It seems that the organization has strayed. International's purpose is to support affiliates, not just for it's own existence.

Pros

Mission and the work being done in the community

Cons

Weak leadership and poor direction

Pros

Helping people find a solution to the problems they find in financially furnishing and repairing their home.

Cons

Being a volunteer, there are no benefits or paychecks.

Advice to Senior Management

Stay concerned with customer satisfaction and donator satisfaction.

Pros

People working together to assist others in bettering themselves which what I feel true spirituality is all about.

Cons

Some of the " volunteer staff" but we all learn in time.

Advice to Senior Management

Thanks for allowing me to work for you and my co-workers!