Ecological Society of America Reviews
Updated Jul 7, 2018
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Katherine S. McCarter
2 Ratings
"Publications Office (Ithaca, NY)"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Ecological Society of America full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
-Great work environment; easy-going and respectful colleagues, clear direction from management. -Generous benefits; comprehensive insurance, plenty of vacation and sick time, 10% matching contribution to retirement.
Cons
-Working remotely is not for everyone. I don't mind the absence of a physical publications office, or working from home, but some may.
Ecological Society of America2018-05-08- Helpful (1)
"ESA: Laid ack but Smothering"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Ecological Society of America for more than 5 years
Pros
It's a small office, where it's easy to get to know all your co-workers. It's a friendly place mostly staffed by people who really care about their work, individual contributions are valued, and some roles and regulations can be flexible.
Cons
Because it's such a small office, there is little room for advancement and basically no training except the very piecemeal. Information on old and elaborate systems is heavily siloed and in some cases institutional memory has lost it completely, and some managers either provide very little guidance or micromanage heavily.
Advice to Management
Provide better, more thorough, and more official training. One or two days shadowing an outgoing employee and a few pages of instructions are insufficient preparation for the many tasks ESA employees are expected to perform. Management should better understand their employees' full responsibilities.
Ecological Society of America2018-07-07 "nice place to work, typical nonprofit with changing priorities"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ecological Society of America full-time for less than a year
Pros
Lots of opportunity, great mission, but frequently changing priorities - you need to be flexible and focused to do well here. Great benefits. Lots of vacation and sick time. Decent health benefits and good 403(b) contribution.
Cons
lots of recent changes - not a bad thing IMO - but you have to have a stomach for it
Ecological Society of America2018-03-19- Helpful (4)
"Bullying part of work environment"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Ecological Society of America full-time
Pros
Hands off approach to work.
Cons
Where to start. Senior staff gossip about their staff openly and loudly, for their interns and other staff members. Humiliation and bullying is rampant. Unprofessional, stay away.
Advice to Management
Retire your older staff who worked in an era where intimation and harmful gossip were allowed in the work place.
Ecological Society of America2017-07-10 "Office Assistant"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at Ecological Society of America full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great co-workers and team/family attitude
Cons
Outdated systems made work more complicated than it needed to be
Ecological Society of America2017-03-11"Good entry lvl"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Ecological Society of America
Pros
Great environment great parking and a golf course
Cons
Traffic going to work and pay
Advice to Management
Pay more
Ecological Society of America2015-12-30"Education and Diversity Intern"
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Pros
The management is extremely friendly. Always something to do, never bored.
Cons
Securing funding and grant writing are a constant
Ecological Society of America2015-06-21- Helpful (1)
"Not for the faint of heart..."
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Ecological Society of America full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Staff can be fun and enjoyable to be with.
Cons
Not the best when it comes to salaries...
Advice to Management
Don't let go of talented workers...
Ecological Society of America2014-02-07 - Helpful (1)
"Excellent company for those looking to make a difference"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Ecological Society of America
Pros
-Great work environment -Management is helpful and wants you to thrive -Flexible hours -Wide range of project to work on -Small workforce; everyone knows and is pleasant with everyone else
Cons
-Very little room for growth -Salary/compensation is a little lacking, but the upward momentum will hopefully change that for future employees -I haven't been here too long, but I can't honestly think of anything else wrong with the company at this point in time.
Ecological Society of America2013-05-16 - Helpful (1)
"Decent place to work but not much opportunity for growth"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI have been working at Ecological Society of America full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexible and laid back working environment. Nice people. 403(b) is good (10%). Annual leaves starting at 2 weeks to 3 weeks after 5th year. Can carry forward 240 hrs of annual leave.
Cons
Salary can be low. Only 2 layers of positions: entry staffs or directors. Directors never quit and there is no opportunity for advancement.
Advice to Management
Create some mid level position to retain some good staff.
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