I never planned on and never thought about HR as a career because I had so many misjudgments about it. I took an interest in operations and when the Head of Fun position opened, it was the perfect opportunity. I started as an Office Manager and learned a lot about how the organization works on the day-to-day level. It was a great experience, but left me with no employable skills after college. I came out of NYU’s design your own major program in 2011. Before that, I was a club leader in middle and high schools, so I’ve been involved with the organization for 12 years. Katie: I’ve been on staff for two-and-a-half years but I was an intern 2007-2008. Idealist Careers: How long have you been at ? In our conversation, condensed and edited below, we talk about what they look for in candidates, how to stand out, and why you should always send a thank-you note. Head of Fun, a great title for the person who does “anything related to people” at the organization: hiring, recruiting, managing the internship program, and maintaining and communicating the organization’s culture. Radford’s job title itself should give you an inkling of its fun personality. If you’re not familiar with the organization’s approachable vibe, Ms. I recently had a morning chat with Katie Radford, Head of Fun at, one of the largest organizations (3.3 million members large) for young people and social change. Want to be interviewed? Join our HR Council. We're chatting with hiring managers and human resources professionals from a variety of organizations to get their take on how to land a great opportunity.
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