Silent Spring Institute interview questions

6-week and 6+ hour process that consisted of 2 rounds of zoom interviews at over an hour each. A final round request for a "short test" that they claimed would take around 4 hours to complete. This involved creating two social media posts using their research materials, basically free work. Note that this was after they already requested multiple writing samples, work samples, and a portfolio. The interview process was difficult because of the significant time commitment it demanded. This is a red flag for how they conduct everyday business. In fact, I was told to expect to work unpaid over time because they do not like people who "will only work until 4:30 and count up their vacation days" as apparently this shows you are not dedicated. In the end, I received an offer with lowest salary within the given range. When I attempted to negotiate, they seemed to be offended. The negotiation process does not involve an HR rep, as they stated that being a small non-profit they do not have an HR employee. I was told they are not a "formal" organization and that the emails I had written for salary negotiation were "too professional" for them. After all of this, I do feel that I dodged a bullet. The experience was disappointing considering I really appreciate their mission and research. At the beginning of this process, I was excited about the opportunity but by the end I was glad they had shown their true colors before I made a commitment.