Coop culture - Anonymous employee Cool Culture Employee Review

I cannot think of a better place to work if you care about educational outcomes, equity and the arts. If you want to expand your network in these areas, you will make fantastic connections. Many of my former co-workers have gone on to become teachers. I think this speaks to the values of the people Cool Culture hires. Cool Culture is a great place for people who are doers. Since it's a small organization with a tiny budget, there is always room for people who can make things happen on a shoestring budget. I felt that management was very open to new ideas. I also advocated for some small pilot projects and was able to get the money for implementation. Even though the team is small, it never felt cliquey or that their was mandatory socializing. Even though the organization is small, management does a good job of promoting high performers, including former AmeriCorps and Public Allies members.

As a small non-profit organization, there are not regular funds for professional development.

Cool Culture is a wonderful organization doing such important work! The team is hard-working and dedicated and everyone is really friendly and supportive of each other. Everyone's input is valued and taken into consideration. If you are interested in doing meaningful work that exposes families to art and culture in NYC, Cool Culture is the place to be!

The organization is small so there are times when roles can overlap and everyone has to pitch in for something to get done. There are also times when there is not enough communication between departments and some work can be done in silos. I know they are actively working to improve in these areas and implement better tools and systems to improve productivity and communication.