Does Breaking Ground pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Breaking Ground employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Breaking Ground. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Breaking Ground?

31% of Breaking Ground employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Breaking Ground 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Breaking Ground?

Housing Advocate (13) , Case Manager (9) , Housing Specialist (4) , Office Manager (4) , Residential Aide (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Assistant Director (3) , Building Director (3) , Manager (3) , Tenant Services Coordinator (3) , Clinical Coordinator (2) , Director (2) , Intake and Eligibility Specialist (2) , Outreach Specialist (2) , Program Director (2)

What are the pros of working at Breaking Ground according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and the ability to do a lot of good" ((in 11 reviews)); "Helping homeless people find housing" ((in 8 reviews)); "Great coworkers and easy to get overtime" ((in 7 reviews)); "Friendly staff." ((in 5 reviews)); "Work life balance and hybrid work schedule" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Breaking Ground according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for line workers" ((in 15 reviews)); "bad management" ((in 14 reviews)); "Cliquish upper management." ((in 9 reviews)); "Bad salary and sometimes angry managers" ((in 5 reviews)); "senior management is very poor and they cover for each other and hire family" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Breaking Ground locations?

New York , Brooklyn , Bronx , Jamaica , Ozone Park , Bloomfield Hills , Santa Monica , Lathrup Village

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Breaking Ground reviews

2.5

31% would recommend to a friend

(151 total reviews)

Brenda Rosen

20% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (151 reviews)

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Breaking Ground has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Breaking Ground employee rating is 33% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

151 reviews

4.0

Apr 8, 2025

Organization does great work!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive work life balance and great people!

Cons

Pretty low pay across the board except for upper level management.

3.0

Apr 4, 2025

Assistant Director

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management is hand-on and helpful

Cons

Communication and coordination between departments could improve

3.0

Apr 3, 2025

The root of it all

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helping homeless start over or a new life.

Cons

Poor management, under paid, favoritism.

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