Meaningful mission and competitive pay, but room for improvement - Anonymous employee Youth Villages Employee Review

4.0
May 28, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

* Fulfilling mission with meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families. * Competitive pay and benefits compared to many other nonprofit organizations. * Lots of “lifers” and long-tenured employees who are deeply committed to the organization and its mission. * Standard PTO policy that supports work-life balance and encourages employees to take time off. * Strong opportunities for personal and professional growth, especially for employees who take initiative. * Mission-driven culture where people genuinely care about the youth and families served and are committed to doing what’s right. * Great learning environment with experienced colleagues, supportive mentors, and opportunities to develop new skills.

Cons

* Work-life balance can be challenging at times. * Maternity leave and additional benefits lag behind those offered by many peer organizations and employers. * Performance review and compensation structure can make salary growth feel limited without a promotion or role change. * Aging leadership team seems to lack strong succession planning. * Lack of diversity within senior leadership compared to the broader employee base and communities served. * Siloed departments and teams create communication gaps and limit cross-functional collaboration.

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1.0
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Some of the co-workers are nice, but you rarely see them.

Cons

Leaving a decent job to work at YV was one of the worst decisions of my life. They tout work life balance which is a joke. 12 hour days, 100 miles a day, bachelor level supervisors who are clueless, disjoint training. They basically throw you to the wolves. There is no flexibility because you are either going to meetings, catching up on documentation or driving an hour each way to visit each of your kids 3 times a week. It’s insanity. I don’t see how they keep any employees. I’m going to need intensive therapy until I can find another job. I’m about ready to walk out before I lose my sanity.

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