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Da Vinci Science Center

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Great people, but not so great board, and nowhere to move up - Program Coordinator Da Vinci Science Center Employee Review

4.0
21 Nov 2022
Recommend
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Pros

* great supervisors, managers, and department heads * great inter-departmental communication * small number of employees * fun days on the floor or in the classroom Honestly, this is the best place I have worked for the culture and inclusivity. If this is the type of work you want to do, it's a good place to start.

Cons

The board clearly has no idea how the center functions, what they do, or how they do it. DSC has had a number of resignations lately because promotions or pay increases get dangled in front of people, but the board will not approve these necessary positions or takes forever to do so, in which time they lose valuable people. There is no clear upward mobility in the company, and even less now with the new building being planned with no real idea of how it's going to be run. Those who are left often get stuck with doing the jobs of multiple people, because DSC cannot attract people with their low pay rates and limited upward mobility.

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5.0
25 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Da Vinci Science Center is a rewarding place to work if you’re passionate about science, education, and community engagement. The team is mission-driven and truly cares about sparking curiosity in people of all ages. Management is approachable, Coworkers thrive on collaboration, and there are frequent opportunities to work on creative projects. It’s a smaller organization, so you get to wear many hats, which helps build skills quickly. A great place for those who want to make an impact while working in a supportive environment.

Cons

Like many nonprofits, budgets are tight, so resources can be limited. Workloads can get heavy during peak event seasons. Limited opportunities for advancement due to the small size of the organization. Roles often require “wearing many hats,” which can be overwhelming for some. Rapid changes and shifting priorities can make long-term planning difficult.

3.0
2 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Extremely friendly coworkers. Family feel.

Cons

Transitioning from the previous facility left some bumps and gaps for upper management to fill.

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