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4.0

91% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Jaime Matyas

55% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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3.0
Mar 6, 2014
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Pros

Flexible work schedule Fair Pay Lots of room for creativity in programming Amazing dedication to mission on all levels

Cons

Feast or famine programming Must be able to work alone in an office (may be a pro for some) Constant change in leadership Lacking in planning, job security is shaky Glass ceiling for promotion of minorities (the higher up you go, the less diversity you see) Focus too much on attainment of minorities, no leadership level process for retention

2.0
Apr 9, 2013

Poor oversight, top-heavy, culture of defensiveness, understaffed.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Excellent PTO- plus opportunities to accrue Alternative Transportation days, etc. Endless off-job-description tasks mean you can build up your skill set. Not too terrible if you're a temporary staff member (crew leader or intern)-- but don't expect to be treated well if you're hired on.

Cons

Where do I even start? Total lack of accountability from the top down-- discussed projects and initiatives never materialize. Way, way, way too many mid-level managers, none of whom are ever let go, even when their performance has been terrible. Staff at the ground level continuously have other people's work dumped on them. Outdated program model, which they stubbornly cling to as they lose money and staff, instead of putting resources into new ventures. Many cuts over the past 5 years, and more to come if the culture of defensiveness and fear of change aren't addressed. Very poor training/support. Health benefits are very expensive for coverage that isn't that great.

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