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My typical day at work I would unlock the building and retrieve the mail from the box and turn my computer on. I turn off and retrieve all message from the answering machine. I prepare coffee for the office staff and checked supplies. I then log on to my computer using my pass word to get into all areas of the system to assist me in my daily task. I retrieve my emails, answered all uncompleted emails from the previous day. I reviewed up coming appointments for the day, and filled cancelled appoints with stand-by clients. Throughout the day I would answer multiple phone lines, receive clients, monitor the computer room, inform counselors of appointments, balance bookkeeping, bank deposit and total number of clients for the day.

I learned how to interview clients and potiential employee's. I learned how to assist clients in financial distress, directing them to the correct sources in there crisis.

Management were agreeable in decisional efforts with finalizing project prepartions and plans.

Co-workers were supportive and agreeable on most projects.

The hardest part of the job was unlocking and letting the security door up the bad weather.

The enjoyable part of my job was being successful in finding financial assistant for the clients and seeing the clients utilize there new skills set in using the computer.

I worked as an intern for the secretary at NAACP, who had me organize files and papers to arrange them in appropriate folder cabinets. I also assisted by coming into meetings where group leaders converse together on figuring out ways to help the black community from social injustice. I found the experience very rewarding and was happy to help out even through the small things felt like I was first handly experiencing how much care and compassion people have in helping their own communities through knowledge and strength of providing help for each other. When organizing papers, I would see the complaints of many people of color coming to NAACP because they had that much faith and trust in the organization to do right by them when it felt nobody else possibly could. The internship felt like a quiet, kind, and serious place that I was able to work efficiently under. As well as not being afraid to communicate with my employer about things I need assistance in.

When I came into work I would go straight into crew meetings in which we recap the previous day and then move on to preparation for the day at hand. After about two and a half hours we would go and change into our field clothes and head out to our territory in which we were to knock door to door and make sales. We were offering a product that was highly in demand and cost efficient by going through us. We sold Century Link internet and phone service along with DirecTv at what was normally half the price of what our customer were usually spending with our competitors. I learned a lot about myself as a man and I got very comfortable with public speaking. I had managers in a sense but the great thing about the opportunity was that we were in a management training program in which eventually we would own our own business. my co workers were all very inviting and positive people. the hardest part of the job was knocking at peoples doors and getting their attention before they slammed the door in my face. The most enjoyable part of the job was having the freedom to work at my own pace without having anyone micromanaging me.

I have a very good job, it supports my technical and managerial expectations, although at times it seems a little disorganized as compared to other places I have worked, the disorganization seems to work for the NAACP (I don't know why but it does). I can say that working here is an educational experience and it is a pleasure working with the team to which I belong. The comradery has been great and the way the organization is growing is inspiring. Now, for some bad points which all companies and organizations have. There is an overwhelming degree of internal paranoia, which is to be expected being the NAACP and having its history. It is not a place for the politically incorrect, sometimes I find myself walking on eggshells for no reason. Overall it is a great place to work, even for a middle-of-the-road person like myself.

I worked as an independent contractor with the NAACP for a very specific initiative. The This is My Vote campaign was focused on registering new voters for the November 2012 General Election as well as pushing voters after the registration process was completed. My colleagues were not only extremely skilled organizers but I also appreciated the variation in ages. I was able to absorb skills from everyone and share me skills as well. The most difficult part of the job was the often late notification of events that needed to be covered on behalf of the NAACP. However, that same difficulty only challenged you and prepared you to be on your toes and ready to move at any time. I will say though that the most enjoyable part was the interaction with individuals from so many cultural communities allow you to establish a large rapport with people from many ethnic backgrounds.

The job starts good, but soon you find yourself being used as a pawn in political chess. You realize that you were hired to cover the incompetence of others and that you will never be viewed as anything but that for which you were hired (no advancement for smart or hard work, just if you fit into the culture).
Too much emphasis is put on people pleasing and not the parameters of your job. The sad state of affairs is due to the basing of job performance on conformance instead of excellence, and this is a shame because excellent and knowledgeable employees are usually disillusioned after a few months of this kind of treatment. Too many people are there because they keep their heads down and follow the flow.

I learned the hard way that the NAACP is not an organization that prioritizes positive social change over money and prestige. If you're just interested in collecting a decent paycheck, go ahead and apply; but if you're in it to make the world a better place, you're going to be very frustrated working here. When the organization determined it could no longer sustain itself on revenue generated by its membership, it decided to begin utilizing corporate financing as its lifeblood. This, in my opinion, created a terminal conflict of interest that precludes the completion of the organization's mission and continues to do so today. If you want to be a change agent, you'd be better off starting your own nonprofit organization and ensuring that it doesn't become corrupted by the influence of big money.

Sign in participants, assign work activities, co-ordinate and visit work sites, complete reports, counsel participants as needed, supervised clerical staff, submitted timely reports, was responsible for inventory of equipment for the program - met with Program Director.

I learned to work with and manage youth who wanted to experience an opportunity to work and earn an income and to counsel and encourage those who were presented a challenge.

Management of the program was handled professionally  according to program's guidelines.

Co-workers were team players and respected authority.

The hardest part of the job was the travel distance to the different job sites.

The most enjoyable part of the job was to counsel and encourage the participants.

The student NAACP was an opportunity to benefit my community while in undergrad, and although the organization did raise awareness, its management often lacked the ambition to see projects through completely. This is probably due to the primarily student managed operations team that probably cares more about finals then social initiatives at times. 

As a volunteer, there is no compensation except the social benefits and intrinsic reward that comes with making a positive difference. 

There are events that offer free food and social gatherings are exciting, but sometimes the organization falls short of its true purpose which is to serve the undeserved population of colored peoples on campus.

As the Office Operations Manager, my job included a varied and large amount of responsibilities for which I have been blessed to glean and grow during the 14 years of my employment this organization.

I enjoyed the day-to-day challenges of managing the office operations; from coordinating security, supervising clerical staff to the complex tasks of accounts payable and budget preparation.

The part of my job that I least enjoyed was the red tape and office politics.  Management seemed to, at times, promote discontent and disconnect between colleagues.

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Branch manager 1 salary reported	$17.50 per hour
Workforce development manager 1 salary reported	$55,000 per year
Environmental manager 1 salary reported	$17.50 per hour
Education coordinator 1 salary reported	$17.50 per hour
Director of operations 1 salary reported	$60,000 per year

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