Does NatureServe pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NatureServe employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NatureServe. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NatureServe?

58% of NatureServe employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NatureServe 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

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

"The people are both capable and kind." ((in 5 reviews)); "They have a great mission that they are effective in fulfilling." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about NatureServe redundancies in 2026?

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

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NatureServe Reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)

Sean T. O’Brien, Ph.D.

33% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture and values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity and inclusion

2.8

Career opportunities

NatureServe has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NatureServe 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

22 reviews

3.0

19 Oct 2025

Decent starter

Project coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, remote first, good benefits

Cons

Lack of strategic direction, low morale

2.0

1 July 2024

Run and Hide.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Dedicated staff try their best to make a difference.

Cons

NatureServe, an organization plagued by out-of-touch leadership, consistently deflects blame rather than taking ownership of its shortcomings. A recent example is the board's push for increased fiscal responsibility, resulting in the resignations of both the COO and CEO. Subsequently, the organization laid off 5% of its staff, during which the acting CEO and then the new CEO both went on vacation. This tone-deaf response during a critical period demonstrates a lack of concern for employees seeking guidance from senior leadership. Working at NatureServe is not recommended. The organization lacks transparency and is a breeding ground for nepotism, embodying the worst traits of government contractors. They exploit their mission-driven focus to underpay employees and falsely portray a positive work environment, while demanding excessive hours to deliver over-promised projects on shoestring budgets.

5.0

24 Apr 2023

Amazing

Vegetation monitoring technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

They are considerate of time and work expenses.

Cons

There are no downsides here

NatureServe Response

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience working at NatureServe. We promote organizational values and a culture that makes NatureServe an ideal place to work. Our staff are at the heart of our mission to save the planet's biodiversity.

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Jobs at NatureServe

Annual Fund & Database Manager

Remote

USD 70K - USD 75K /yr

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