Boulder JCC Reviews

4.6

82% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)

Jonathan Lev

82% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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11 reviews
2.0
25 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The co-workers are generally great people who care a lot about the work they do and there is a farm on site where you can visit the plants and animals to find a moment of stillness and sanity when dealing with the intense stress.

Cons

The staff who are on the SLT (Senior Leadership Team) are arrogant, have their heads in the clouds and don't do anything meaningful to bring about changes that we have been asking for years. Instead the buy a coffee cart. They sit comfortably at their cushy income while other employees are struggling to make ends meet. Every year we get a 3% raise on the measly $18 per hour starting wage and when you think about the 3% on salary of SLT Team (100 thousand to 300 thousand per year!), it's extremely unbalanced. Additionally many employees have been let go recently for completely unexplainable reasons. We given lame excuses and the people who are let go are almost always integral to our team and suddenly we are left with holes to fill. Granted a couple staff members for sure needed to go but not everyone! If you do the job as you are told to do it, follow the rules, don't ask too many questions about the system, you can stay in the same position for the long haul. I have been here for years and I've seen it happen over and over again. Someone expresses disappointment, unhappiness or brings up an issue, their immediate team works to fix it but the individuals who are on SLT just make vain attempts to change and don't really make meaningful changes. Specific SLT Members cause toxic environment at the Boulder JCC. We hear about this even on the preschool side. When will it change?? Teachers can't make enough money to live in the county where we work!

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Boulder JCC Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is comfortable, transparent, and collaborative for all employees, so it is valuable for us to understand both what we are doing well and where we can improve. While transparency is a core value of our organization, we are unable to disclose reasons behind a staff member’s departure due to employment law. Sometimes, this is also guided by the employee’s choice. We respect their privacy, which we know is challenging for other employees who may not have all of the information. Regarding salaries and pay increases, our compensation is based on market rates by an outside consultant. Our total compensation package includes paid sick leave, paid vacation leave for full time staff, 403(b) with generous employee match, health/dental/vision and other voluntary benefits, and tuition discounts for full time staff. In addition, our teachers also receive four paid weeks for school breaks during the year, flexibility in schedules, as well as the option to work or not during the summer. We are always looking to improve, and as we grow, we continue to refine our approach and practices. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and your feedback. We also encourage you, and all staff, to always take advantage of our employee feedback mechanisms like Town Hall meetings, Leading Edge Surveys, conversations with your supervisor, and/or HR office hours. If you would like to discuss anything further in person, please email hrdepartment@boulderjcc.org.
5.0
9 Oct 2023

A great place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Besides being able to work alongside dedicated and talented staff, there is always something happening at the JCC - incredible programs, community resources, a top-rated early childhood center, an amazing day camp, and of course a beautiful farm! Would recommend working here 100%

Cons

It is difficult to come up with a con!

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Boulder JCC Response
2y
Thank you for your review and sharing your experience. We appreciate and value your input as an employee!
5.0
9 Oct 2023

Amazing place to work!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The community that the Boulder JCC has built is all about connections. The staff and the community members are so wonderful that you want to go to work and be a part of the creative process to bring amazing programs to Boulder.

Cons

If you are looking for remote work, this is not the place for you. Part of the success of the Boulder JCC is having our employees in the building and being part of the community.

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Boulder JCC Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We have worked hard to build a culture that is driven by our employees and their success. We will strive to continue learning from our employees by asking for input and creating an uplifting and supportive environment.
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