Does Awana pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Awana?

44% of Awana employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Awana 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Awana?

Director (5) , Manager (2) , Missionary (2) , US Missionary (2)

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

"Great people to work for" ((in 14 reviews)); "The organization also strives for good work/life balance." ((in 8 reviews)); "The staff here are generally friendly." ((in 4 reviews)); "There are a lot of talented, committed employees in the organization." ((in 4 reviews)); "Nice facilities" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"A toxic culture of mismanagement at the senior level, red tape, and policies that strangle the organization." ((in 6 reviews)); "Many employees, executives and most US churches are Baptist and hold very rigid doctrinal views." ((in 5 reviews)); "As others have commented, nepotism is common at Awana which has resulted in a dysfunctional culture." ((in 4 reviews)); "Layoffs 3 years in a row." ((in 3 reviews)); "You may have to listen to racist speakers during staff meetings in the name of 'Cultural Diversity'." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Awana layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Awana locations?

Streamwood , Chicago , Aurora , Chesapeake , Louisville , Agoura Hills

Awana reviews

2.9

44% would recommend to a friend

(75 total reviews)

Matt Markins

61% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Veteran status

Awana has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 75 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Awana employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

75 reviews

3.0

Feb 17, 2014

Solid ministry provider but leadership is lacking.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Effective program materials, life changing for children. There is a strong personal commitment of staff and enthusiasm for the ministry. HR works hard to create a great work-life balance.

Cons

Leadership does not engage well with staff - too removed. They score low on the Best Christian workplace every year, that should tell you something!

1.0

Jan 2, 2024

Worst Organization Leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission was what kept me there as long as I did.

Cons

The entire executive team leadership was manipulative, without diversity, and displayed toxic behavior of control.

1.0

Sep 27, 2023

Worst

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helps children in many countries

Cons

Toxic workplace culture in person and remote

Viewing 37 - 39 of 75 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

4.1★Compensation & Benefits

Life.Church

4.5★Compensation & Benefits

Samaritan's Purse

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

The Bair Foundation

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Awana

Partner Care Representative Bilingual

U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - Wisconsin

U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - Florida

U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - St Louis

U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - Los Angeles

Awana

Awana reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Solid ministry provider but leadership is lacking.

Worst Organization Leadership

Worst

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Awana

Awana reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Awana reviews FAQs

Jobs at Awana