Does JVS Boston pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JVS Boston employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JVS Boston. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JVS Boston?

49% of JVS Boston employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JVS Boston 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JVS Boston?

Career Coach (25) , Career Navigator (8) , Lead Career Coach (5) , Manager (5) , Instructor (4) , Coach (3) , Employment Specialist (3) , Intern (3) , Teacher (3) , Esol Instructor (2) , Facilitator/Career Coach (2) , Marketing Intern (2) , Vice President (2)

What are the pros of working at JVS Boston according to real employee reviews?

"very rewarding to work with great people very committed to the JVS vision" ((in 13 reviews)); "They provide pretty good benefits and are relatively flexible." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good team with a lot of support" ((in 7 reviews)); "The mission and the amazing colleagues" ((in 5 reviews)); "JVS has an amazing mission and makes a real impact." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"The pay was low and the workload too much." ((in 18 reviews)); "Management is poor and not very effective." ((in 8 reviews)); "low salary and toxic work environment." ((in 7 reviews)); "lack of diversity and inclusion in leadership" ((in 4 reviews)); "Corporate culture" ((in 4 reviews))

JVS Boston Reviews

3.2

49% would recommend to a friend

(121 total reviews)

Jerry Rubin

70% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

JVS Boston has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JVS Boston 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

121 reviews

1.0

30 May 2026

Meaningful mission overshadowed by destructive leadership.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Mission is thoughtful and life changing for the agency’s clients when the agency is successful in bringing it to fruition.

Cons

Executive Leadership Team and the SVPs. The agency is top heavy with them. They lack leadership skills, vision, strategy, accountability, integrity, business sense.

2.0

2 May 2026

Great job but terrible employer culture and pay

Career coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The job itself is great. Love what I do and enjoy helping the clients. Work-life balance is very good as well.

Cons

Unfortunately, JVS is terrible employer. It's ironic that we try to help people find quality jobs and try to help employers be quality employers, and yet JVS itself does the opposite. Intentionally underpays employees (not even a livable wage for Boston), limited career progression opportunities, toxic leadership and culture from the top down, no strategic focus on our actual goals, and double standards for work expectations. Really questionable decision-making.

2.0

19 Nov 2025

Not worth it

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Clients, colleagues (especially those not in upper management), and the fact that its hybrid is great.

Cons

JVS is an archaic institution briddled with institutionalized racism, nepotism, power affinity, and the culture just isn't great at all. Since the old CEO had left, it has done NOTHING but go downhill. JVS treats people like they're products.

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IT Helpdesk Support Specialist

Boston, MA

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USD 65K - USD 70K /yr

Client Support and Outreach Specialist

Career Coach - Disabilities

Boston, MA

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USD 46K - USD 58K /yr

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MassHire Career Navigator

Boston, MA

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USD 46K - USD 52K /yr

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