Is International Rescue Committee a good company to work for as a Program Manager?

Program Manager professionals working at International Rescue Committee have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 29 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of International Rescue Committee employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Manager Jobs at International Rescue Committee now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Manager interview questions at International Rescue Committee .

Does International Rescue Committee pay Program Manager employees well?

Program Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at International Rescue Committee with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 29 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.9% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Manager salaries at International Rescue Committee.

How happy are Program Manager professionals working at International Rescue Committee?

83% of Program Manager employees at International Rescue Committee would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 33% in the past 12 months. Program Manager professionals have also rated International Rescue Committee with a 3.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What International Rescue Committee locations are top rated by Program Manager employees?

New York is the top rated International Rescue Committee location by Program Manager employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at International Rescue Committee?

Intern (143) , Caseworker (55) , Project Manager (32) , Program Manager (31) , Employment Specialist (27) , Immigration Intern (24) , Program Coordinator (23) , Program Officer (19) , Case Manager (18) , Coordinator (17) , Director (17) , Internship (17) , Manager (15) , Finance Officer (14) , Economic Empowerment Intern (13)

What are the pros of working at International Rescue Committee according to real employee reviews?

"Meet great people committed to the cause and learning better ways to conduct comms work." ((in 149 reviews)); "Great staff and very helpful." ((in 84 reviews)); "The environment and colleagues are great!" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good benefits and some of the people were wonderful to work with" ((in 80 reviews)); "Good work environment and work/life balance" ((in 40 reviews))

What are the cons of working at International Rescue Committee according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and you will be overworked" ((in 110 reviews)); "Poor Management Structure" ((in 68 reviews)); "The only downside is that it's an unpaid internship and it caters more to privileged individuals who can afford an unpaid internship." ((in 43 reviews)); "Salary is low but encouraging" ((in 42 reviews)); "Reported to an outsourced employee which led to poor leadership and no direction" ((in 33 reviews))

International Rescue Committee Program Manager reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(29 total reviews)

David Miliband

95% approve of CEO

11% positive business outlook

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Program Manager employees have rated International Rescue Committee with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 29 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. International Rescue Committee is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

29 reviews

5.0

Jun 15, 2026

Flexible work schedule with no reported downsides

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule Great cause Dedicated staff

Cons

None that I can think of

4.0

Jan 22, 2026

Learned so much

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Mission-driven or purpose-oriented work Flexible work arrangements (varies by team) Exposure to meaningful projects or impact-driven work Inclusive values and commitment to equity (in principle)

Cons

Workload can be heavy at times Compensation may not always align with responsibilities Internal processes and communication could be clearer Limited advancement opportunities in some roles Leadership decisions can feel disconnected from day-to-day work Change management can be slow or inconsistent

4.0

Jan 12, 2026

IRC Review

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and the best colleagues around! It's rare to come across someone working at IRC who doesn't have a high level of commitment to the people we serve.

Cons

I've experienced poor work/life balance and am very underpaid for my title and work I do

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