Meet our new teammates!
For the past few months our team has been deep in the hiring process! We are excited to introduce some of our new teammates, who have been hard at work in their roles already. Here is a glimpse into who they are and what their experience at Catchafire has been thus far.
1) What was the most surprising part of the interview process?
The honesty! It was such a transparent and open process from the start. — Zoe, Special Assistant to the CEO & Operations Manager
I met and spoke to about ten different people on the Catchafire team — all from different areas of the company. I thought it was great to give me a real feel for the organization. Finding a mutual culture fit is really important. — Julia, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Using interview questions that are relevant to the work expected to be done, and not expecting to know school-grade algorithms. — Liviu, Software Engineering Contractor
2) What was your first day working at Catchafire like?
A whole lot like running up a mountain. But when I got to the top, the view made it all worth it. — Zoe, Special Assistant to the CEO & Operations Manager
My first day (really, week) of Catchafire was exciting. It was a perfect mix of structured training and learning through osmosis. I was presented with a week long training plan to get me up to speed on the fundamentals. I was also on calls and in real meaningful business discussions. — Julia, Director of Strategic Partnerships
I think I spent most of the first week in discussion and absorbing the vision of Catchafire. It helped me a great deal to understand how the company’s business model and product evolved, and where we could go in the future. — Hefei, Business Strategist
3) How would you describe Catchafire in 3 sentences or less?
The focus on connecting people with purpose. — Zoe, Special Assistant to the CEO & Operations Manager
Notice Catchafire. Ignite purpose in your life. Through Technology — Julia, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Dynamic team set on the path to bring more diversity into professional lives, helping them find the right volunteering opportunities. — Liviu, Software Engineering Contractor
A social enterprise that helps nonprofits further their work through capacity building. A technology platform that enables purpose-driven volunteers to invest their skills for social good. A group of people who want to build towards greater empathy in the world. — Hefei, Business Strategist
4) What attracted you to Catchafire?
The focus on connecting people with purpose. — Zoe, Special Assistant to the CEO & Operations Manager
An attitude of true social entrepreneurship. No one at Catchafire is pretending they care. They actually do. Everyone is bright, driven and ambitious. — Julia, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Making a real impact on peoples lives, both the volunteers and the NPO managers. — Liviu, Software Engineering Contractor
Culture: I felt that every decision was made with intention and guided by long term vision. Mission: Catchafire’s purpose and end goals were just very appealing to me. Opportunity to learn, grow, and affect change: We’re currently in a phase where each person can make a real impact on the company, and in turn, on how we carry out and deliver on our mission. — Hefei, Business Strategist
5) What are you most excited to learn here at Catchafire?
How to best empower nonprofits through skills based volunteering. — Julia, Director of Strategic Partnerships
Volunteering is not a thing over here, and I believe this mindset will help me see the world in a different manner. — Liviu, Software Engineering Contractor
I want to learn how we can improve the way that nonprofits receive services and how we can help people give back and rethink philanthropy. — Hefei, Business Strategist
Everything! I’m fascinated to learn how an organization like Catchafire thrives and grows. — Zoe, Special Assistant to the CEO & Operations Manager
