Joining a Social Enterprise
Are you a changemaker who wants to play a pivotal role in restoring vision for
millions of people in low-income communities around the world?
Do others describe you as determined and entrepreneurial? Are you looking to use business practices to create social impact?
VisionSpring creates access to affordable eyewear, everywhere, because clear vision creates opportunities for increased earning, learning, safety, and civic participation, and improved quality of life. As a social enterprise, we hold mission and business goals in constructive tension. While we judge our global performance on social impact measures, our focus on sales and revenue targets ensures we grow effectively and efficiently.
If you’re coming from the private sector, this may be the first time you are considering serving customers who live on less than $4 per day. If you have spent your career in the nonprofit sector, this maybe the first time you are considering entering a sales-driven organization. All backgrounds are welcome. We’re committed to growing and learning together. We can’t wait to see how you will apply your skills and expertise to transforming the systemic dysfunction of an optical market that has failed to deliver eyeglasses—a 700-year-old technology—to 1 billion consumers in need of vision correction.
VisionSpring Values
Help others to do well
Customers. Partners. Colleagues.
Advance
equity
- Create opportunities for advancement and participation
- Eliminate disparities
- Hear all voices
- Empower women and girls
- Celebrate diversity
- Act without ego
Constantly adapt.
Relentlessly improve.
- Embrace and drive change
- Build on evidence
- Take calculated risks
- Focus on solutions
- Be determined
Learn
together
- Approach with a "beginner's mind"
- Be a student of our customers, markets and ecosystems
- Apply and share what we are learning
Default to transparency.
Reveal hard truths.
- Communicate proactively, honestly
- Declare intentions
- Share information, especially when its uncomfortable to do so
- Earn trust. Trust others but verify
VisionSpring Hiring Process
We’ll be frank: our hiring process is only fun for people who really want to be a part of the VisionSpring team. We hire thoughtfully.
Be prepared for multiple interviews, a character assessment, and a written exercise. We typically ask finalist candidates to present their work to the hiring committee. At the end, we’ll know if you have the skills, experience, and character to be successful at VisionSpring, and you’ll know if we are the kind of place that will have you looking forward to Monday mornings (or Sunday mornings if you are on the Bangladesh team).
The First Questions We’ll Ask: Why VisionSpring? Why Now?
If you are motivated by a high-growth environment and want to work with a talented, purpose-driven team, VisionSpring could be the best next step in your career. When you apply, have your story ready. Better yet, float your resume to the top of the pile by submitting your application with answers to the first three questions we are going to ask:
- Why does joining a social enterprise to accelerate the uptake of eyeglasses among low-income consumers in emerging and frontier markets appeal to you at this stage of your career?
- What challenges do you anticipate you would encounter in this role at VisionSpring? What expertise will you bring to address them?
- How will you know if VisionSpring is the right fit for you?
Please limit your responses to one page total. You may incorporate your answers into a cover letter.
An Important Message from VisionSpring
Dear Visitors and Job Seekers,
It has come to our attention that individuals or entities may falsely claim to represent VisionSpring and engage in fraudulent recruitment activities. We take these matters seriously and want to ensure the safety and security of all applicants interested in joining our team.
Please note the following:
- VisionSpring does not require applicants to make any form of financial commitment as part of our recruitment process. Any request for payment or financial information should be treated as suspicious and reported immediately.
- We do not authorize third-party agents or individuals to recruit on our behalf unless explicitly stated otherwise through our official channels.
- All legitimate communication regarding job opportunities at VisionSpring will originate from official company email addresses, typically ending in visionspring.org. Be cautious of emails from addresses that do not adhere to this format.
- We encourage all job seekers to verify the authenticity of any job offer or communication claiming affiliation with VisionSpring before providing any personal or sensitive information.
- If you encounter any suspicious activity or believe you have been targeted by fraudulent behavior claiming association with VisionSpring, please report it to us immediately through our official contact channels.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We remain committed to maintaining a transparent and trustworthy recruitment process for all applicants.
Sincerely,
VisionSpring Recruiting Team