Does Destination DC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Destination DC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Destination DC. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Destination DC?

99% of Destination DC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Destination DC 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.8 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Destination DC?

Manager (2) , Sales Manager (2) , Tourism, Sports, and Visitor Services Intern (2)

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

"Great culture and positive environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great Benefits" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great Company Culture" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"profit, so pay is can be on the lower side of things, but not too bad." ((in 3 reviews))

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Destination DC Reviews

4.7

99% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Elliott L. Ferguson, II

99% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Culture and values

4.7

Diversity and inclusion

4.6

Senior management

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Career opportunities

Destination DC has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Destination DC employee rating is 26% above average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

32 reviews

2.0

1 Sept 2015

Better on the Surface

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Great Benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, 401K, exercising refunds, cell phone refunds, etc.) - Many different departments - ability to learn different sectors (fundraising, business development, tourism, convention sales, etc.)

Cons

- Leadership chooses favorites and treats them differently than the staff - Leadership holds grudges - Only upward mobility for those that are favorites

Destination DC Response

Thank you for your feedback.

5.0

15 Jan 2025

Best place I have ever worked

Partnership coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Friendly co-workers -Great supervisors -Career Training -Competitive Pay -Great Benefits -Hybrid Work

Cons

-Sometimes asked to attend events on nights & weekends

Destination DC Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback! It’s great to hear you’re enjoying the supportive team, career development opportunities, and benefits—we love knowing these make a difference for you. We get that evening and weekend events can sometimes be a bit much, and we truly appreciate your dedication to our mission. If you ever want to chat more about your experience, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to listen and improve!

5.0

3 Apr 2024

It was the best decision ever I made to join in Destination DC during the pandemic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Many events that interested and we could learn more

Cons

Nothing so far when I was at their office

Destination DC Response

Thank you for your feedback.

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Jobs at Destination DC

Redcoats ( Event Staff )