Comment by jbothma
3 years ago
> But take it from me, someone who has volunteered for civic tech organizations and have participated in ground work for political campaigns. The most positive impact you could possibly make is money.
I don't really agree. Perhaps we're incredibly lucky as a civic tech non-profit, but our limiting factor generally isn't money. It's skilled people who can take responsibility and deliver. So if OP is an experienced developer who is willing to look a bit beyond just code, but still bring serious tech skill and experience to the table, I'd like to talk to them.
Why not mention the company you're working for? You're missing an opportunity here for others to see your post and find out about the positions you have open? Although I'm replying late, maybe there are others like me who open tabs and read them a few days later
they did: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31523367
Could I posit that your limiting factor is actually money, which prevents you from hiring more skilled people?
That doesn't bear out in interviews and the remuneration stage of hiring.
The main struggle is lack of sufficiently skilled applicants.
The problem might be our ability to attract them! But it's a tough market.
Once you offer enough money you will attract the talent. And if you can't afford to offer competitive salaries, then you're back to your-problem-is-lack-of-money.
Can’t speak for OP but if you’d like to talk to me please shoot me a DM :)