Does CivicSpark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CivicSpark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CivicSpark. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CivicSpark?

89% of CivicSpark employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CivicSpark 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CivicSpark?

Fellow (10) , CivicSpark Fellow (5) , CivicSpark AmeriCorps Fellow (3)

What are the cons of working at CivicSpark according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and this can be especially difficult in areas with such a high cost of living." ((in 8 reviews))

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CivicSpark Reviews

4.1

89% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)

Bill Sadler

100% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture and values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

CivicSpark has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CivicSpark employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal consumer services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

17 reviews

5.0

28 June 2026

Valuable experience for young professionals

Fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Great experience for young professionals looking for a structured and supportive opportunity for career-growth.

Cons

-Pay isn't wonderful considering how much work you are doing, but that is just part of deal for opportunities such as this unfortunately.

4.0

7 Nov 2025

Would Recommend for Professional Development

Climate action fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- I had a great placement and a supervisor that really cares about professional development, but that can vary widely.

Cons

-Doesn't pay well, but that comes with the territory of this type of fellowship.

4.0

5 Sept 2025

Great Experience, Pay is What it Is

Civicspark americorps fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- My site was very hands on and let me take on a lot of responsibility. My supervisor was very flexible with me given the pay, and I got a lot of choice over the projects I focused on. - Ability to work independently and take a leadership role. - The CivicSpark staff is lovely and wants to support you. Very welcoming alumni community--CivicSpark alumni generally are very warm to fellows! - Lots of opportunities for peer development if you're proactive and creative about it. - The other fellows are great and an awesome resource. Decent career workshops and advising.

Cons

- Pay is what it is--it's AmeriCorps. Especially depending where you're located, it's challenging. Look for all the benefits (EBT, transit & utility discounts) you can get. - Grant environment and stability is tough right now (2025). There's always the risk of cuts, and the program is operating with fewer staff than in previous years = lower capacity. - Your experience can really vary by site and depending on your supervisor. Make sure to ask thoughtful questions during the interview process to really understand how you'll be spending your time during the service year. - No additional funds for professional development outside of program arc trainings.

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