New York Public Interest Research Group Reviews
Updated Jan 5, 2021
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Approve of CEO
Blair Horner
21 Ratings
Pros
"It strengthens your everyday communication skills" (in 10 reviews)
"Opportunity to make a lot of money fundraising for summer canvass" (in 10 reviews)
Cons
"Canvassing can be very taxing, physically and emotionally, and it's simply not for everyone" (in 17 reviews)
"Misleading : commission-based (i" (in 11 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Meaningful Work"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Meaningful work, supportive team, good earning potential
Cons
late hours, pays only commission
"Awful"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group full-time for less than a year
Pros
Nice co-workers and good exercise.
Cons
Lies and deception are the name of the game.
Pros
Pay compensation was pretty good
Cons
Hours were not the best
"Pretty great place to get your start"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group full-time
Pros
Great networking opportunities, great benefits, learn a lot
Cons
hit or miss experience depending on what campus u get assigned/supervisor you have.
"Great job if you're a good fit; unfair to their workers"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good pay on good days. Meet passionate, open-minded people. Learn and get paid to share knowledge on environmental issues. Work outside. Laid back environment.
Cons
Inconsistent "sales"-based pay. Lack of support from mgmt. You're dropped off on turf and they drive away-- good luck!
Continue reading"Great Organizing Experience"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group full-time for more than a year
Pros
Amazing people and great issues
Cons
Not a lot of upward mobility
"It was ok"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group part-time for less than a year
Pros
You work at your own pace
Cons
Low pay and not good to build a career. Just looks good for the name.
"Horrible"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group full-time
Pros
This experience was one of the worst I had. Everyone cares about what they do it was a horrible experience.
Cons
I do not know how this is legal
"Great summer job"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at New York Public Interest Research Group full-time for less than a year
Pros
Work starts in the afternoon, casual atmosphere, long lunch, student-friendly, opportunity to gain responsibilities quickly
Cons
Work ends at 10pm~, commission only
Continue reading"Canvasser"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at New York Public Interest Research Group
Pros
Very positive atmosphere, hard working people, good cause.
Cons
Can be very intense, some days you may not make any money, and it can be a very frustrating gig.
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