Organizational practices in direct contradiction to stated values... - werkgeversreview Mediation Case Supervisor bij SEEDS Community Resolution Center

1,0
23 jul 2019
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Goedkeuring directeur
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There's a nice garden area outside of the office.

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As an organization SEEDS has been in constant transition for the past 8+ years, which is no surprise considering they are extremely broke and disorganized. Programmatically, the mediation program is a hot mess. There were plenty of negative reviews posted from past employees that could better outline that sentiment, however, they were "magically" filtered upon arrival of the newest Executive Director. Culturally, staff was constantly undermining one another, and the gossip was palpable and really toxic. There is an old-school, hierarchal, and implicitly Racist work environment. Perhaps because the organization has explicitly expressed a disinterest in racial equity? Please keep in mind, everyone in leadership (including most of the board) are white folks who have been working in "conflict resolution" for quite some time. I believe Fania Davis said it best, "SEEDS hemorrhages people of color". If you're thinking of applying, regardless of your background- good luck, you may very well need it.

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5,0
2 dec 2019
Anonieme werknemer
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Goedkeuring directeur
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As an employee of a conflict transformation organization I have pretty high expectations of how my place of employment engages conflict and disagreement. This is one of the only places that I have ever worked where what the organization says it's about is what it's actually about in the lived experience of its employees. We disagree, we make blunders, we hurt feelings and cause offense, and we work through it, we have difficult, intentional, caring conversations and we learn together to build understanding through dialogue. Sometimes it's really hard, but I have always felt held and supported. I have also really appreciated the ability the organization has demonstrated to grow and develop into a better employer and take the learnings of past mis-steps and leverage them into better employment practices - specifically around issues of equity. I am deeply encouraged that organizations like this exist - it owns its imperfections and strives incredibly hard to improve. Additionally - on a very basic level SEEDS is a supportive employer, extending great care and concern for the well-being of its employees, who, from my experience are encouraged to show up as their full and real selves.

Minpunten

Like many small non-profits, the salaries are low in comparison to the cost of Bay Area living.

4,0
22 jun 2025
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Community minded, anti-oppression lens, multi-faceted, diverse, low pay compared to area median income

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Unsustainability of funding, small org difficult to move up as a result

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