Lots of leadership development, but compensation is below standard. - Director City Year Employee Review

3.0
21 Apr 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Fantastic, competent people - Important mission - Idealist environment and culture of celebration

Cons

- Lack of work life balance - Low compensation - Lack of professional standards

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Community, connection, support, and its a great place for recent graduates to go until they figure the next step.

Cons

You won't make a lot of money.

4.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You do very meaningful work and the staff truly care about you and what you are doing.

Cons

School placements can be quite far from where you live, and the days are long (7:30 am - 5 pm). Often is exhausting, but you stay for the kids.

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