Does First 5 Alameda County pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First 5 Alameda County employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First 5 Alameda County. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First 5 Alameda County?

63% of First 5 Alameda County employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First 5 Alameda County 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First 5 Alameda County?

Administrative Assistant (2) , Anonymous (2)

What are the pros of working at First 5 Alameda County according to real employee reviews?

"Decent pay and benefits, annual cola" ((in 3 reviews)); "There is no such thing as a silly question here, everyone is always happy to help or provide resources to get you on your way." ((in 2 reviews))

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Respected organization with good people and strong programs - Program Administrator First 5 Alameda County Employee Review

4.0

Jan 11, 2016

Program administrator

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Pros

Passionate, committed mission-driven colleagues. Strong early childhood programs. Beautiful office and conference center.

Cons

Disjointed planning and implementation processes (often lacked focus, transparency, inclusiveness, decisiveness, and follow-through.) Limited opportunities for innovation and advancement within the organization.

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5.0

Jan 4, 2026

Manager

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Pros

-Adequate budget means teams are well staffed and projects have generous funding. -Colleagues are kind and smart.

Cons

Hierarchical structure is not as efficient as it could be because decision-making is tightly held by the CEO.

1.0

May 21, 2026

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Decent pay and benefits, annual cola

Cons

Deeply toxic work environment, hierarchical, lots of micromanagement, disrespectful to many staff not perceived as important, zero opportunities for promotion unless you’re part of the “popular” or “in-group.” Any sort of speaking up is silenced or ignored.

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