I am disappointed in the manner of training that I received from one of the directors. From micro-managing where and how I stood at someone’s door to short, snippy responses to questions or comments was not received well.
The canvassers take lunch breaks about an hour into their shift and eat out what seems to be daily- not what I prefer to do as I bring my own lunch for financial and health reasons. I was told I can “eat on the road in the car” if I don’t want to buy food.
I felt as though I was being treated like an entry-level college age student while being trained, instead of an experienced professional in the world of nonprofit fundraising.
I felt rushed while out in the field, like hitting as many doors as possible, regardless of how much money (if any) is being collected. I don’t see that as leaving a positive impression for PBS.
Health benefits are sub-par, with employee contributions that reach a max of 50% and have a high deductible. May be fine for a younger college age student, but not ideal for someone that actually uses their benefits.
I filled out an online application prior to my interview, then on my first day was told that I didn’t and was asked to fill another one out as a hard copy. Then I was asked if I brought another packet of paperwork (for their HR ADP database) that I should’ve filled out online— apparently I was given that after my interview (I wasn’t given anything that day). I was made to feel by one of the directors that I was lying about not having it, and was told that I’d need to fill it out online, on my own time. I refused because I don’t have a desktop computer (can’t fill this out on a mobile or tablet device) and I don’t think I should have to spend time outside of work to complete a form that should’ve been given to me in the first place.
