Pros
Great camp locations and great benefits (especially for a non-profit). Getting to see kids "birthed" each week was an amazing experience. Worked with some very creative people.
Cons
Ever heard the expression “You don’t want to know how the sausage is made”? Stay on the volunteer side of YL and you’ll keep your idealism. You’ll notice that very few of the reviews on this site related to the camping side of YL are positive. I worked full-time at more than one property and saw way too many unethical and self-serving financial decisions by managers as well as by field staff. It was an amazing place to be but when over 80% of my time & energy was spent dealing with “politics” and placating egos rather than taking care of guests/campers, I knew it was time to go.