Love your job and be flexible with it's demands. - Project Manager City Year Employee Review

4.0
5 Jan 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Sense of pride in the work the organization does. Working in a non-profit that helps with the advancement of literacy in children, focusing on limiting the drop out crisis in America through youth engagement, and improving the communities in which City Year and it's National sponsors live and work are just some highlights of why City Year is a great organization to work for.

Cons

It is a not for profit organization, so compensation versus the number of hours worked and the stressful work environment are not always balanced. They expect a lot out of their employees and the stress and separation between work and personal life is always tough to deal with. Additionally, there is not much room for advancement and honest feedback on your performance is sometimes hard to come by.

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5.0
29 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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