Favorite Parts Of Working In The Nonprofit Industry As A Program Manager
Alex, a Program Manager at Minds Matter Southern California, finds the most rewarding aspects of their work in the nonprofit education sector to be the "mission-driven" environment and the strong sense of community among colleagues who share a passion for educational access and equity. This includes the unexpected discovery of diverse ways to work with students beyond traditional teaching roles, a realization that significantly impacted their career path.
Nonprofit, Education, Community Engagement, Mission-Driven Work, College Access
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Alex Moses
Program Manager
Minds Matter Southern California
Reed College, 2018
n/a
English
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Working in a mission-driven environment surrounded by like-minded individuals.
2. Networking opportunities with colleagues from other non-profit organizations.
3. Diverse ways to work with students beyond traditional teaching roles in the education sector.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Working in education and in a nonprofit setting, I love that we're mission-driven. I'm surrounded by people who are inspired by and believe in that mission. That's why we choose to work here.
I enjoy networking with colleagues at other nonprofit organizations. I think there's a lot of camaraderie; we can partner together, and that's how we're strongest. I enjoy being tied together in a community that cares about education, access, and equity.
I also really enjoy working around students. I know I mentioned that before, but I always imagined that being a teacher was how you work with students. There are all sorts of other ways to work with students besides a traditional classroom teacher.
I don't think I realized that when I was younger or in college. It wasn't until I started talking to people who worked in nonprofits or in college access that I learned there are other ways to be an educator and work with students. I really enjoy that.