I was looking for an unpaid internship this summer at the charity Greenpeace, for some experience and to add to the CV. I signed up to receive updates and got job opportunities through that have completely changed my thoughts on big charities. After looking at some other charities, it seems like plenty of them follow the same pattern. Here's a few examples of some of the jobs i got sent:
Temporary Campaigner
Posted: 31 Jan 2013 06:02 AM PST
Salary:
£34,128 - £39,960 per annum (6 month contract)
Closing Date:
14 February, 2013 - 12:00
Interview Date:
19 February, 2013 (All day)
Join the front-line of our work – investigating and exposing environmental abuse, promoting environmentally responsible and socially just solutions and confronting those with the power to bring change.
You will need….
an ability to think strategically and develop tactics for specific situations
Knowledge of the UK parliamentary system
creativity
the ability to develop ideas and persuade others
excellent organisational skills
knowledge of, and personal concern about, the issues which currently threaten the environment
Outstanding communication skills
the confidence and skills to take responsibility for developing and delivering significant pieces of campaign work
and another...
Data and Insight Manager
Posted: 25 Feb 2013 06:33 AM PST
Salary:
£41,376 to 49,224 per annum
Closing Date:
19 March, 2013 - 12:00
Interview Date:
26 March, 2013 (All day)
As the Data and Insight Manager, you will be lynchpin in our growing fundraising programme.
You will have responsibility for all of our data management, data planning and the data insight needed to enable us to meet our ambitious growth strategy. Through accurate and efficient selections and analysis, your team will solve our complex data issues and help ensure Greenpeace takes well informed decisions.
and another...
Salary:
£34,128 to £39,960 per annum pro rata (2 year contract / 2.5 days per week)
Closing Date:
14 February, 2013 - 12:00
Interview Date:
26 February, 2013 (All day)
Join the front-line of our work – investigating and exposing environmental abuse, promoting environmentally responsible and socially just solutions and confronting those with the power to bring change.
Why do such high salaries exist in organisations where the money is meant to be going to the cause? I understand that people who work full time at a charity need to make a living, but to pay up to 50K for some positions where absolutely no degree or qualifications are required seems excessive and greedy. If i were to give to a big charity, with all the millions they must pay out to overpaid employees, it would make me feel like my donation was going to waste.