would not recommend - Campus Field Staff Cru Employee Review

2.0
May 30, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

• Flexible work hours • Get to travel a lot • Ability to try out various roles • Can reimburse medical expenses and some personal expenses as long as you have enough in your staff account • There are many great people to meet and befriend

Cons

• Leadership at headquarters tell half-truths to those below them to keep staff motivated and in-line • Cru takes 12% from what you personally raise and is not transparent with what they do with that money • Cru talks about diversity being a value but top leadership continues to promote white men into higher positions and use BIPOC as pawns • Moms/primary caregivers only have to work an average of 4hrs a week but can still get paid just as much as those without children/single people • They only care about getting people to accept Jesus, but they don't care about the whole person. Only that they've gotten people to become Christian • Often, instead of firing staff, they simply move them to another position. The culture can be toxic the higher you go in the organization • You may "move up" as a team leader or LMD, etc, however, you only gain more responsibilities with little power to make actual changes within your geographic region • This is a salaried job and you are HIGHLY overworked

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5.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are many pros to working with Cru. Great people and great teams doing great work in the lives of students at the campuses where they serve. You really get to know fellow coworkers well, and feel connected doing ministry together. You also get to witness firsthand what God is doing. Cru also provides good support and flexibility for needs - whether it be mental health considerations, having children, or needing help on the job. There is also great training provided for the role.

Cons

Support raising can be challenging, even with support and training. National seems to be a little disconnected from campus teams at times.

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Serving for God on a mission

Cons

Low wages aren't sustainable in this economy.

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