Question 1

Does City Year pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, City Year employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at City Year. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at City Year?

Accepted Answer

53% of City Year employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated City Year 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at City Year?

Accepted Answer

Corps Member (447), Student Success Coach (149), Team Leader (110), Impact Manager (86), AmeriCorps Member Volunteer (38), First Year Americorps Member (30), Program Manager (28), AmeriCorps Member (26), Director (20), Senior Corps Member (19), Corp Member (18), Manager (17), Service Leader (15), Student Mentor (10), ACM (9)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Met some great people; was able to develop professionally and learn how to network; and the kids you work with are unforgettable!" ((in 140 reviews)); "The company has a strong culture and really tries its best to listen to feedback." ((in 85 reviews)); "Great opportunity to experience the New York City public school system and fall in love with education" ((in 66 reviews)); "Good professional development" ((in 35 reviews)); "Benefit is good and useful" ((in 31 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at City Year according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Long hours; Easily taken advantage by school admin if you don't clarify your roll" ((in 331 reviews)); "Low pay and long hours" ((in 108 reviews)); "Management poor and fear based." ((in 66 reviews)); "60 hour work weeks with no work life balance in some of the most high" ((in 50 reviews)); "You are dealing with very difficult hours, emotions, and responsibilities with little training going in." ((in 48 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about City Year layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

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