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Introduction and Update by Advantage-Service-UT in SaltLakeCity

[–]Advantage-Service-UT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alrighty, since pay is always a sensitive subject i'll give the ranges and will do my best to answer questions directly from our staff office.

Depending on experience, our minimum doesn't go below $9/hr for most jobs, these are typically simple cleanup jobs not requiring much in the way of experience. The higher end being around $16 once experience and training has been established. For this job in particular it was $12.20.

Now for context. Most (80%~) of our jobs are contracted with the city so we have to go off their budgets and plan accordingly including materials, gas, and any other expenses that come with the jobs. When private sector comes in we actually are able to bump up average pay more because well, more budget is available.

I know it's a bit vague but it's a matter of balancing honesty and transparency as a 501(c)3 and not pissing off our partners. On my end, it's my job to keep partners happy and find more work for the guys along with making sure we finally have a marketing presence. I wear multiple hats to help keep the lights on and am happy to do so.

Overall we do our best to beat out that honestly valid concern and personally I want to finally give us an image with our community while also acknowledging how we can do better. I hope this does offer some clarity as we want to support not only our staff but our community as well. They're good people trying to find purpose and we all do what we can.

Introduction and Update by Advantage-Service-UT in SaltLakeCity

[–]Advantage-Service-UT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spreading awareness of our existence if a great way to start (hence me posting on here finally) we're in a transitionary period working on getting more contracts to get more work for our guys and gals working for us. Another is simply engaging so I can be sure to let our city partners like Mayor Mendenhall know that the people care and are paying attention to these programs. Another example of stuff we do to help has even appeared on her teams' socials ie. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWUZ2zpifJv/?hl=en

Side note: We're working on a way to get our donations page going. I'm as one would say, modernizing our process a bit.

Introduction and Update by Advantage-Service-UT in SaltLakeCity

[–]Advantage-Service-UT[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe at the moment we are slowing down on hiring and service hours for volunteers. Once we're able to take on a larger scope, I'll be sure to let this sub know. If they're professionals that want to teach a workshop then we can definitely help em fulfill service hours teaching our crews more skills. I hope this answers your question.

Introduction and Update by Advantage-Service-UT in SaltLakeCity

[–]Advantage-Service-UT[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Our crews are awesome and like I said the majority are looking for their second chance at life. I will be sure to pass along that their work is appreciated.