View opportunities here to join our full-time staff and gain valuable experience as an internal Common Cause or enrich our work as a Fellow. There is always much to do.
Are you looking for internship opportunities at Common Cause? Find internships
Our advantages: https://www.commoncause.org/our-benefits/
At Common Cause, we are committed to improving the well-being of our team members. We offer a diverse range of benefits that promote health, financial security, work-life balance and career growth. By prioritizing the needs of our employees and investing in their futures, we aim to foster a culture of loyalty, satisfaction and excellence.
We cover 97% of employee medical care and 100% of their vision and dental benefits. We also cover 75% of family medical care and 100% of their vision and dental benefits. We also offer:
- Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability benefits plus life insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contribution!
- Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 20 vacation days to start. 3 personal/floating days and all major holidays
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents and up to 16 weeks of unpaid medical and family leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Monthly Internet Allowance: $100.00 per month on the last paycheck of each month to help cover telecommuting costs!
- A gift from Common Cause for your birthday to make your day even sweeter thanks to SugarWish!
- Professional development scholarship: we believe in you and your growth! You receive $750.00 per fiscal year to use for licenses, courses, training, certifications, etc. to help you on your career path.
- Child/Pet Sitter Allowance: Finding a babysitter or pet sitter is both difficult and expensive when you have to travel for work. Common Cause can help you by paying you an annual stipend of $1,000 when you have to travel to attend sponsored events.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
ERGs are employee-led groups that serve as a resource to members and organizations by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace aligned with the organization’s mission, values, goals, practices and objectives. Various lived experiences and research have shown that ERGs help employees integrate into their role and the organization, gain a voice, develop future leaders, and increase employee engagement. ERGs help the organization gather feedback and increase trust, find talent, and implement processes that will lead us to a more diverse and inclusive common cause. ERGs are open to all part-time and full-time employees.
Common Cause currently has 5 ERGs:
- Disability and Neurodiversity Awareness Resource Group (ADNA)
- ERG black
- VERY Latin
- LGBTQIA+ Resource Group
- ERG North African, Middle Eastern, Asian/Pacific Islander, Desi (NOMADs)
Considering the listed benefits, which three are most important to you personally and why, given your current situation and career goals?
This text details the benefits and perks provided by an organization (likely Common Cause) to its employees. Here are some open-ended questions to encourage discussion and diverse viewpoints about the information presented:
**General Benefits and Work-Life Balance:**
* **Which benefits do you think are most valuable to employees and why?** (Prompts consideration of individual needs and priorities)
* **How do these benefits contribute to a positive work-life balance?** (Encourages thinking about the connection between personal and professional life)
* **Do you think these benefits adequately address the diverse needs of employees in different life stages (e.g., new parents, single individuals, caregivers)?** (Prompts critical evaluation of inclusivity)
* **What other benefits, not mentioned here, do you think would be valuable additions?** (Encourages brainstorming and creative thinking)
**Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):**
* **How do you think ERGs can contribute to a more inclusive and diverse workplace environment?** (Explores the impact of ERGs on company culture)
* **What are some potential challenges ERGs may face, and how can these be overcome? **(Encourages critical thinking about the realities of ERG management)
* **How can ERGs help employees feel more connected to the organization?** (Examines the role of ERGs in building community)
* **What role should leadership play in supporting and empowering ERGs?** (Prompts discussion about organizational responsibility)
**Overall Conversation:**
* **How does the information presented here shape your perception of this organization as a potential employer?**
* **What further information would you need to make a more informed decision about working for this organization?**
* **Based on these benefits and initiatives, what kind of company culture would you expect to find at this organization?**
**Structure:**
You can organize the interview by grouping questions thematically:
1. **Benefits Overview:** Start with general questions about the appeal and value of the listed benefits.
2. **Work-Life Balance:** Discuss how these benefits contribute to a healthy work-life balance.
3. **Diversity and Inclusion:** Focus specifically on ERGs and their role in fostering inclusivity.
4. **Company Culture:** Explore what the benefits reveal about the organization’s overall culture and values.
5. **Personal Reflections:** Encourage the interviewee to share their personal opinions and insights based on the information presented.
Remember, the goal is to foster a thoughtful and engaging conversation. Encourage active listening, respect different viewpoints, and allow the interviewee to elaborat
