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Low pay, stay away - Public Program Educator Lowell Observatory Employee Review

1.0
13 Sept 2022
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Pros

Meet new friends Widen your astronomy knowledge Get to use state of the art technology

Cons

Ridiculous low pay compared to other tour guide/museum educator positions Upper management does not care about you Zero COVID safety or protocols Horrible hours and working conditions (outside) No room for advancement or career growth Cost of living in Flagstaff is so high, you can’t afford to live in town with just this job

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5.0
4 Nov 2025
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Pros

great staff, fun job, good benefits

Cons

communication and little upward movement

1.0
7 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

mission-driven staff wonderful campus fantastic facility great history the staff who carry the business care a lot and are good people

Cons

new ceo appointed without even an interview process after leadership search failed nepotism, authoritarian leadership retaliatory behavior, people walk on eggshells, no job stability no respect for employees or their experience donor funds not used the ways they were promised horrible benefits no diversity

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