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GRID Alternatives

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GRID Alternatives reviews

3.8

63% would recommend to a friend

(118 total reviews)
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Erica Mackie

83% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

GRID Alternatives has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GRID Alternatives employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

118 reviews
4.0
Jul 30, 2015

Solar!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It allows you to have a real impact in the community, as well as, work in teams.

Cons

It is hard to find volunteer opportunities, specially in the weekend. Sometimes, it is tough to contact the administration.

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GRID Alternatives Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for volunteering with GRID! We do have our volunteer calendar sent to our current volunteers with volunteer opportunities available and the locations and are volunteer managers can be reached via phone, email or walk in at your local office. Unfortunately we have few weekend installations, but are working to have at least one per month! We encourage you to check the calendar and contact your local office to help identify opportunities that best suite your needs. Thank you for volunteering!
2.0
Jul 1, 2015

Former Employee

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a great place to get your professional life started, but you should get out once you have your skill set! You have the opportunity to explore different aspects of your position with relative freedom and they offer a generous 5 weeks of PTO.

Cons

The pay is far below market value but that's somewhat to be expected at a non-profit. There is rampant nepotism in the company and many managers are not only lack the skills to be competent in their position but aren't held accountable for their poor choices and failures. Certain employees get away with murder while others are held to another set of rules. This is partly because the HR department has no actual power to reprimand employees. The organization is extremely top heavy; meaning the founders do not do a good job at trusting their employees to do their work without intervention and final say. They are hesitant to change, for better or worse and lack the business sense to make efficient decisions.

5.0
May 22, 2015

Team Leader (volunteer)

Solar installation team leader
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people and learning environment.

Cons

None that is their fault, for me they are far away.

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GRID Alternatives Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We also thank you for volunteering and choosing us as a place to share your skills.
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