Chief Development Officer

<p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Chief Development Officer </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Sharing Excess | Full Time Remote with National Travel as needed - US-Based </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Senior Leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">About Sharing Excess</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#4a4a4a;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: save food and feed communities. What started as a student startup now operates across the country, distributing 2 million pounds of food every week (100 million pounds annually) to thousands of community partners nationwide. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#4a4a4a;"><span style="background-color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup. We’re seeking individuals who can deliver with excellence, raise the bar, and are (above all) passionate about making the world a better place.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Reporting Relationship</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Reports to the Founder/CEO</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Direct reports: Director of Partnerships, Development Associate, Grant Writer</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Other key relationships:</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Board of Directors</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">COO</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">C</span></span></span></span></span>IO</span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Chief Financial Officer</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Development Team</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Leadership Team</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Role Highlight</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The Chief Development Officer will lead the charge on how we fund a national movement to close the meal gap in America. You will help build a multi-year development strategy, manage a portfolio of major donors, and work side by side with leadership to secure $10M+/annually that fuels our operations across the country. This role is central to our rapidly scaling model.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">More About The Role</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The Chief Development Officer will guide the full development strategy for Sharing Excess and play a key role in fundraising for growth over this next chapter. This position oversees all major donor relationships, national partnerships, institutional giving, and long-range planning, including earned revenue. The CDO will bring a strategic mindset, strong relationship instincts and networking skills, listening ability, organization, and a history of securing transformational gifts. You will collaborate closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape goals, create clear plans, and execute resources to bring in the funding necessary to distribute millions of pounds of food every week. This is a senior role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and wants to help build a national model that closes the meal gap in America.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Responsibilities Include</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Lead the design and execution of a multi-year national development strategy that raises over $35M.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Cultivate, steward and expand a portfolio of major donors, family foundations and institutional partners with a focus on securing multi-year commitments.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Develop, launch and oversee fundraising campaigns and initiatives that elevate our brand and expand our reach across the country.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Serve as a senior ambassador for Sharing Excess: representing our organization in donor meetings, public forums and partner engagements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Build and manage effective donor-relationship systems, including CRM oversight, segmentation, reporting and tracking to support a national donor base.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Operations, Program) to align fundraising goals with organizational priorities and operational realities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ensure timely, clear and compelling donor communications and impact reporting that demonstrate how contributions translate into measurable food-distribution and community outcomes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Lead, mentor and grow the Development team: set performance goals, foster a culture of accountability and excellence, and ensure professional growth.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Support long-range planning by partnering with the CEO and leadership team to forecast funding needs, assess new growth opportunities and ensure fiscal sustainability.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Track and analyze key development metrics, adjust strategy based on data insights, and report progress to leadership and the board.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You Have: </span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">At least seven years of fundraising experience with demonstrated success securing major six- and seven-figure gifts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">A history of building and scaling fundraising programs within fast-growing organizations</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong knowledge of donor management systems, including CRM structure, segmentation, automation and reporting</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The ability to define, track and interpret key development metrics to guide strategy</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience collaborating across departments to connect fundraising with finance, marketing and operations</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">High emotional intelligence and the ability to build genuine, trusting relationships with people</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="list-style-type:disc;"><br><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">It’s Amazing If You Also Have</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience working in a startup environment or a brand that is recognized in culture</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong communication instincts, especially around translating impact into clear stories for donors</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Familiarity with marketing or brand-building teams and how development work connects to those efforts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Comfort navigating fast-paced environments where priorities shift and growth moves quickly</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="list-style-type:disc;"></div><div style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You’ll be successful if:</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You communicate clearly, confidently and with warmth</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">. You’ll often be a face of the organization, and your ability to connect with people, read a room, and bring them into the mission will shape what we are able to build.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You thrive around energetic, outgoing, deeply passionate people</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> who care about solving problems that have existed for decades. You see possibility where other people see barriers and you bring ideas that help move the work forward.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You operate with an entrepreneurial mindset</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> and follow through. You have heart and hustle, you take initiative, and you’re comfortable building things that don’t already exist.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You adapt quickly.</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> When things change, you stay steady and focused, and you help find a path that gets us where we need to go.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You take responsibility seriously.</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> You care about creating meaning for others, and you’re motivated by making life better for the communities we serve.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">You bring creativity into your work</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">. You look for the yes, you think in possibilities, and you’re confident stepping into spaces that stretch your skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br> </li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Salary Range</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">$150,000 - $180,000</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Benefits & Perks</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Fully Covered Health Benefits </span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the company</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">401(k) with Company Match (pending eligibility requirements met)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Paid Family Leave</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Flexible Work-From-Home Schedule</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Employee Stipends</span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Wellness Stipend</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> for health and fitness expenses</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Technology Coverage,</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> including cell phone and internet reimbursement</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Professional Development Support</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Onsite Team Retreats & Gatherings</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Cool Merch</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:9pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Sharing Excess is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:9pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><br style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:normal;text-decoration:none;color:#000000;"><br style="color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:normal;text-decoration:none;"> 

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...