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American Red Cross
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Industry: Social Assistance · HQ: Washington, DC · https://www.redcross.org

American Red Cross Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at American Red Cross give their company a 3.9 rating out of 5.0 - which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest American Red Cross employees are Communications Specialists submitting an average rating of 4.9 and Volunteers with a rating of 4.7.

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3.9
Average Rating
(based on 226 American Red Cross Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.3
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.1
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
4.0
Work Setting
3.9
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Major Gifts Officer
"I've worked for Red Cross for 7 years in a couple different roles, and although we have the same problems many nonprofits have (too much work and not enough staff), we have an amazing group of staffers on the chapter side who really care about the mission and know what they're doing. Our local CEO is great, and I am a supporter of our national CEO as well. The blood services side is undergoing crazy changes, though -- I wouldn't recommend applying to any jobs on that side until at least 2017."
Posted 8 years ago in Los Angeles, CA
Contract Controller
in Los Angeles, CA

"Stable organization but bureaucratic."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Tracking disaster recovery funds."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Large bureaucratic agency."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Learn the purpose of the organization"

Collections Technician

"No flexibility in schedule, long hours, stressful."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"People were always very friendly, team atmosphere."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More flexibility, chances for advancement."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.9
American Red Cross (346)
4.7 Highest Rated in this Industry is NFP (10)
1.9 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Kids II (6)
3.5 Average of All Companies in this Industry (1,817)
Marketing Manager

"The American Red Cross is a great organization to be a part of."

Telerecruiter

"Cool place to work for students."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Flexible scheduling with school, enjoyed actual work, enjoyed co-workers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Best for nursing professionals or others with medical background."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Didn't pay enough."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer more training opportunities for advancement."

Hospital Services Technician
in Charleston, SC

"Fun place to work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know facts about the company you are interviewing with."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"On call duties on the weekend."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Remain professional at all times when dealing with employee issues or problems."

Data Entry Operator

"Fine and good..."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"They are good at providing a comfortable atmosphere in which to work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Stay in touch with them."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"There was little opportunity for me to advance, as I was working temporarily and in a limited-term project."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Find opportunities for those you choose temporarily --- as possible."

Problem Manager

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Being able to work from home more often would be a big asset for myself."

Materials Manager
in Los Angeles, CA

"ARC has both good (gratification, self satisfaction) and bad (internal politics, public image) issues."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Some very devoted people, outgoing, concerned and easy to work with. Self satisfaction levels with work accomplishments were very high."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be wary of policy changes/reversals and document, document, document."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Frustration with some poorly defined or varying goals."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Eliminate the inconsistencies caused by internal politics and cronyism."

Director of Volunteer Management
in Santa Ana, CA

"Honest review of an Orange County non-profit - you get what you're paid for."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"The mission of helping people prepare, prevent and respond to disasters."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are a person who does not mind micromanagement or a team that does not have a solid focus - extreme ambiguity - then this might be a place for you. Beware the politicking however."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"The executive management allows rumors, backstabbing and lying amongst the staff. They do not lead their staff, the let the staff lead them."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They should be replaced and new management set in place to save the organization in Orange County."

Telerecruiter
in Westminster, MD

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"The people."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"The Sunday hours."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be on the same page."

Consultant
in Falls Church, VA

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"I liked the people and the flex time."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This place was very big on training. I liked that."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"I was a contractor and American Red Cross was going through some hard financial times."

Administrative Assistant
in El Cajon, CA

"Was close to home."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Robert Hartman was the absolute best boss I have ever worked for! :)"

Director of Human Resources
in Seattle, WA

"Contracted interim position."

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Absolutely agree with the organization's mission."

Senior Operations Manager

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"I love that I save lives for a living."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"No professional growth opportunities."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Take the employees opinions and consider them."

Lifeguard
in Avon, CO

What do you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Helping people."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself."

What don't you like about working at American Red Cross?

"Corporate structure."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Communicate with the staff."

American Red Cross Reviews FAQs

Is American Red Cross a good company to work for?

American Red Cross has an overall rating of 3.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 226 American Red Cross Review Ratings left anonymously by American Red Cross employees, which is equal to the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 90% of employees would recommend working at American Red Cross.

Does American Red Cross pay their employees well?

American Red Cross employees earn $40,000 annually on average, or $19 per hour, which is 39% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 30 American Red Cross employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find American Red Cross Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at American Red Cross?

90% of employees would recommend working at American Red Cross with the overall rating of 3.9 out of 5. Employees also rated American Red Cross 3.8 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.3 for Growth Opportunities and 3.9 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at American Red Cross?

According to our data, the highest paying job at American Red Cross is a Lead Database Administrator at $191,000 annually. Browse American Red Cross Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at American Red Cross?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at American Red Cross is a Public Relations Intern at $13,000 annually. Browse American Red Cross Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at American Red Cross?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at American Red Cross to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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