Pros
NPCA is a great place to work for folks interested in national park issues and the inner workings of a Big Green. The benefit of a 4-day work week keeps people happy generally, but there are alarming internal politics that cause morale dips. It is also a financially unstable organization that fails to support its partner groups. During my time here, I heard people say they had suicidal ideation and considered self-harm because they were overworked and felt they had no escape. Many people don't leave because they don't think they can do better. To make matters worse, many people saw their portfolios atrophy because of the lack of priorities from leadership, making them more unemployable with each passing year. Career growth is limited unless you are a favorite. On the other hand, you will be connected to a fantastic network of amazing people, and the benefits are competitive.
Cons
-Not a JEDI-focused organization. Constant "recommitments" with no clear direction or action to support groups on the ground working on JEDI issues. Eye rolling at BIPOC working on JEDI issues from senior leadership. -No clear promotion guidelines, creating a breeding ground for favoritism -Unclear priorities create frustration and finger-pointing culture -People spend their whole careers here asking for higher pay, promotions, etc, but don't feel they can actually do meaningful work because of the power structure -Leaders are in conflict with one another, which trickles down to their staff. -No cost of living pay raises. 2% each year flat, regardless of performance. You can take a look at tax documents if you want more information on pay inequity within the organization. -Culture of bullying and backstabbing