Is Communities In Schools a good company to work for as a Program Manager?

Program Manager professionals working at Communities In Schools have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 27 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Communities In Schools employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Manager Jobs at Communities In Schools now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Manager interview questions at Communities In Schools .

Does Communities In Schools pay Program Manager employees well?

Program Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Communities In Schools with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 27 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 13.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Manager salaries at Communities In Schools.

How happy are Program Manager professionals working at Communities In Schools?

30% of Program Manager employees at Communities In Schools would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 24% in the past 12 months. Program Manager professionals have also rated Communities In Schools with a 3.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.4 rating for culture and values and 3.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Communities In Schools?

Site Coordinator (177) , Program Manager (27) , Student Support Specialist (12) , Coordinator (11) , Intern (11) , Student Support Manager (10) , Youth Development Coordinator (9) , Academic Enrichment Specialist (8) , Case Manager (8) , Program Director (7) , Social Worker (5) , Activity Coordinator (4) , Community School Coordinator (4) , Program Coordinator (4) , Social Work Intern (4)

What are the pros of working at Communities In Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Nice time off when students are out for spring and winter break." ((in 21 reviews)); "The benefits are great." ((in 19 reviews)); "great staff, lots of open communication" ((in 15 reviews)); "The coworkers were great and really supportive." ((in 13 reviews)); "good work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Communities In Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Management is inconsistent and does not show up until something is wrong or someone has concerns." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary is low, and many employees are working on grant status, therefore once the grant ends so does their employment." ((in 20 reviews)); "poor leadership" ((in 19 reviews)); "very little training in the important areas that will most likely happen within the campuses" ((in 13 reviews)); "There can be a slight disconnect between what upper management wants and what is best for the kids." ((in 12 reviews))

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3.7

30% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

Dale Erquiaga

1% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Program Manager employees have rated Communities In Schools with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have a good working experience there. Communities In Schools is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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27 reviews

3.0

Apr 9, 2026

Good entry level position not so good if you have lots of experience

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Pros

- Lots of autonomy to build the program at your school in the way you see fit. - Get lots of random days off due to following school schedule - Able to build valuable relationships with students and their families

Cons

- Not very much room to grow with company - Pay is very low while workload is high which can lead to increased burnout - experience, degrees, and licenses do not get you additional compensation because they are "not required" to do the job. - Lots of required trainings throughout the year that do not feel applicable to you if you have worked there more than 2 years. - Constantly changing workload requirements every year - Have to work through summer even when school is out so you really only get 2-3 weeks of summer break where as school staff gets a whole two months. - CEO does not seem to care about employees' but instead only outcomes.

5.0

Dec 26, 2025

Great Community

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive School schedule Hands off management

Cons

Likely to change locations often due to district budget cuts

3.0

Dec 4, 2025

Strong Mission and Benefits, but Leadership, Structure, and Culture Need Work

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The organization provides strong and much-needed support to the local community, and the work genuinely feels meaningful. If you’re able to move up, there is solid flexibility and autonomy with your schedule. The benefits are great, and leadership encourages a healthy work–life balance for those in higher-level roles. There are also decent opportunities for occasional bonuses and raises

Cons

If you move into a higher role, there is very little support or training, and the experience can be highly inconsistent. Executive leadership often is disconnected from frontline roles and does not receive feedback well, which can create an environment where employees feel intimidated and hesitant to share honest input. Advancement and success can feel tied more to personality and favoritism than to performance. Expectations, communication, and development opportunities are inconsistent across the organization. Changes are frequently implemented without being fully thought through, communicated clearly, tracked, or properly researched. There are also concerns about the misuse of knowledge and authority at the executive level.

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