Does Community Action Marin pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Community Action Marin employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Community Action Marin. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Community Action Marin?

67% of Community Action Marin employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Community Action Marin 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Community Action Marin?

Anonymous (16) , Director (3) , Family Advocate (2) , Human Resources (2) , Program Director (2)

What are the pros of working at Community Action Marin according to real employee reviews?

"People are exhausted." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great managers, loved helping out in my community by volunteering with children." ((in 3 reviews)); "Leadership is especially sensitive to the staff's collective and individual well" ((in 3 reviews)); "Opportunities for Growth – Training and chances to learn new skills." ((in 3 reviews)); "She is a remarkable woman who cares deeply about CAM’s mission and team." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Community Action Marin according to real employee reviews?

"In 2018, there was a review of current CEO buried in the reviews on Glassdoor." ((in 5 reviews)); "While the company overall has great communication, there have been occasional issues with team communication that can cause minor hiccups." ((in 3 reviews)); "But the tone aptly encapsulates the exclusionary and hierarchical culture at Community Action Marin, in which the managerial Brahmins of the organization hold themselves above, apart and separate from those working out in the community with some of the most marginalized and underprivileged people in California." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Community Action Marin redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Community Action Marin redundancy and their outlook for job security at Community Action Marin in 2026.

Community Action Marin Reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(58 total reviews)

Chandra Alexandre

68% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (58 reviews)

Community Action Marin has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 58 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Community Action Marin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

58 reviews

1.0

5 June 2026

How you treat teachers is not right

Associate teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

My coworkers and the families are very good to work with.

Cons

They fire me and 30 other teachers after work more than 20 years here because they say no money but it's not right because they open new school and hire more teachers.

2.0

3 June 2026

Meaningful work overshadowed by poor leadership and support

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The communities CAM serves are genuinely in need, and many of the direct service staff bring real dedication to that work. If you're drawn to early education or social services, you'll find purpose in the work itself.

Cons

CAM has a pattern of making decisions at the leadership level and communicating them to staff only after the fact — or not at all. Written commitments from management are not reliably honored. When outcomes fall short, accountability lands on program staff rather than on the decisions that caused the problem. The financial stewardship is a serious concern. This organization has conducted multiple rounds of layoffs within a single year, each following a recent hiring cycle. Staff who built programs, held institutional knowledge, and committed to the mission were let go — not because of performance, but because of planning failures at the organizational level. Leadership has not been transparent about what drives these cycles. Teachers are expected to deliver high-quality, inclusive, developmentally appropriate programming while being under-resourced, under-supported, and held to compliance standards that shift without notice. CAM markets its early education programs as model practice. The gap between that branding and what teachers are actually equipped and supported to do is significant. Burnout is not incidental here — it's structural. The distance between CAM's stated values around equity and transparency and how it actually operates internally is hard to ignore once you're inside.

Community Action Marin Response

2w

Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective. We appreciate your recognition of the dedication of our employees and the importance of the work Community Action Marin performs in service to our community. We are sorry to hear that your experience with leadership, communication, and organizational support did not meet your expectations. As a mission-driven organization operating in a complex and highly regulated environment, we recognize that organizational decisions can have a significant impact on employees and that those decisions are not always experienced positively. We understand the importance of clear communication, transparency, and accountability at all levels of the organization. We continually evaluate our practices and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and to better support employees in delivering high-quality services to the families and communities we serve. Community Action Marin remains committed to fostering a workplace where employees can share concerns, provide feedback, and engage in constructive dialogue. We value the contributions of our staff and appreciate hearing perspectives that help us learn and grow as an organization. Thank you for your feedback, and we wish you success in your future endeavors.

1.0

27 May 2026

Avoid at all costs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Solid benefits Good team environment among staff

Cons

Favoritism among upper management towards staff Double standards with staff expectations Unfair treatment No transparency Lack of empathy towards employees I left job to come here under false promises by the head of the department and got laid off.

Community Action Marin Response

2w

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience at Community Action Marin did not meet your expectations. We understand that employment transitions, including organizational restructuring and workforce reductions, can be difficult and have a significant impact on employees. We strive to approach these situations with professionalism, respect, and compassion while balancing the realities of funding, program requirements, and organizational needs. We appreciate your recognition of the positive relationships you experienced with your colleagues and the benefits provided during your employment. At the same time, we take concerns regarding communication, transparency, and employee experience seriously and use feedback such as yours to evaluate how we can continue to improve. Our employees are central to our mission, and we remain committed to fostering a workplace that supports collaboration, respect, and open communication. We thank you for your contributions to Community Action Marin and wish you success in your future endeavors.

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