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Brooklyn Community Services

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Brooklyn Community Services Reviews

2.8

47% would recommend to a friend

(99 total reviews)

Archana Jayaram

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51% positive business outlook

Brooklyn Community Services has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 99 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Brooklyn Community Services employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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99 reviews
3.0
18 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

the work this organization does is important and I can tangibly see the value our work brings tot he communities it serves.

Cons

Poor leadership and management, and unsustainable pay. we lose many qualified and uplifting individuals due to the low salary and every growing responsibilities and low support form leadership that actually supports staff,

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Brooklyn Community Services Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing the tangible value that our helpful and healing work brings to the communities we serve. We completely agree that the mission of Brooklyn Community Services is vital, and we appreciate the perspective you bring as an Office Manager. We acknowledge your concerns regarding compensation. We are acutely aware of the challenges of nonprofit funding, which is why BCS is an active and vocal supporter of the #JustPay campaign to fight for sector-wide wage equity. Internally, we are continuously reviewing our compensation models and structures to find sustainable ways to better reward our staff's expertise and growing responsibilities. Regarding your feedback on leadership and support, we view giving staff the autonomy and responsibility to do their work as a deep sign of trust, but we know that trust must be backed by systemic support. As a large and growing organization, we utilize division-level tools and resources to help our teams manage workloads. To strengthen this framework, we have recently hired new division leaders to provide more consistent guidance. It is worth noting that because our 30 programs span different models, operations and day-to-day experiences can vary based on specific funder mandates. We are fully committed to providing the tangible changes and support systems our teams need to thrive. If you are open to it, we would value the chance to discuss your ideas for program outcomes and internal growth further—please feel free to reach out to our HR team directly.
3.0
19 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- coworkers are nice! - hour long lunch break near the boardwalk is beautiful

Cons

- coworkers are prone to drama and gossip. - organization was run poorly

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Brooklyn Community Services Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed the beauty of one of the neighborhoods we serve on Coney Island and the boardwalk. It is great that you felt such kindness from your colleagues. The 'nice people’ at BCS are truly the heart of what we do. We appreciate your honesty regarding the office environment. At BCS, we lean into our core values of Partnership & Collaboration as the antidote to gossip and drama. We strive to foster an environment of open, transparent communication where every team member feels respected and heard. Regarding your feedback on operations, BCS provides a wide range of complex services across Brooklyn—from education and workforce development to housing and disability services. Because our work is so multifaceted, operations might feel a little cumbersome at times. However, we are committed to our value of Innovation & Learning, constantly seeking the most efficient ways to serve our community and support our employees. We are always looking for ways to be a more well-run organization and would value any specific feedback you have on which operations could be improved. Please feel free to reach out to us at HR@wearebcs.org. We wish you the very best in your next chapter.
2.0
17 Dec 2025

Stay there as a start

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lovely coworkers, food at events, place to learn

Cons

Limited growth and management is irresponsible

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Brooklyn Community Services Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed working with your teammates and found BCS to be a great place to learn—that is something we are proud of. While we are proud to be a place where people can start their careers, we also want to be a place where great employees can stay and have a long and happy career. We appreciate your honesty regarding career growth and management. We are actively working on improving our internal pathways, and we now send weekly email updates to all staff members with a list of position vacancies so that every employee knows about opportunities for advancement. We would value the chance to hear more about your specific experience with management so we can continue to improve. Please feel free to reach out to our HR team at HR@wearebcs.org if you’d like to share more. We wish you the best in your next chapter!
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