Great community and exciting place to work - Anonymous employee Americares Employee Review

5.0
Apr 30, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

AmeriCares is made up of young, passionate, eager professionals, with an important mix of idealists and pragmatists. It difficult not to be inspired by your coworkers and the important work that each team is doing. The recent transition in senior management will bring strategic and effective change as the young organization continues to grow and evolve.

Cons

Nonprofits are always trying to juggle sending as much of their fundraising into the programs they support and compensating their staff for their hard work, and AmeriCares is no exception.

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Americares Response
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Thanks for your feedback! Our leadership is definitely helping to drive strategic and effective change and we are glad to have such talent staff helping us to achieve our ambitious goals.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Great mission, work life balance and benefits. Management is very supportive and the people are hard working and pleasant.

Cons

They are very thoughtful, but some improvements can be made in being more agile to making positive changes.

5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Americares is a genuinely mission-driven organization where you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working alongside some incredibly talented and passionate colleagues. The people are what make this organization special, there is deep technical expertise, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to improving health for communities affected by poverty and disaster. I've had opportunities to grow professionally, lead strategic initiatives around quality, impact and learning and work across a diverse global portfolio. The organization also offers flexibility through remote and hybrid working, which has been invaluable in supporting work-life balance while collaborating with colleagues around the world. One of the things I value most is that Americares is a highly reflective organization. It doesn't pretend to have all the answers; instead, it continually learns, adapts, and looks for ways to improve. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with exceptional people, and contributing to meaningful change, it's a very rewarding place to build a career.

Cons

As with many growing nonprofits, some organizational systems and processes continue to evolve. This means there are opportunities to help shape how work gets done, but it also requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work in an environment committed to continuous improvement. The positive side is that you'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are genuinely invested in making the organization stronger.

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