16 Feb 2012
Beautiful setting, terrible management
Anonymous employee
George Lucas Educational Foundation Reviews
4.2
70% would recommend to a friend
George W. Lucas Jr.
44% approve of CEO
58% positive business outlook
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2.0
31 Aug 2017
Unique mission-focused org in gorgeous location, underqualified management
Anonymous employee
Former employee, more than 1 year
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Pros
- get paid to celebrate teachers and effective learning practices every day! - highly dedicated and talented staff - gorgeous location that can't be beat - good amount of autonomy in day-to-day work
Cons
- chaotic management - tense, stale, overworked environment - lack of diversity - long driving commute, no public transit options
5.0
4 Jan 2017
A Mission-Driven, Generous Environment for the Passionate & Nimble
Anonymous employee
Former employee, more than 5 years
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Pros
The mission and culture of GLEF attract knowledgeable, positive, passionate individuals who truly care about the mission of advancing progressive educational ideas and practices, and who are a credit to the Edutopia and Lucas Education Research brands. The team is warm and inclusive, professional development opportunities are ample, the benefits are generous (both the standard package and the perks of daily life at Skywalker Ranch), and the location is magical. Every day, you are involved in a purposeful mission for social good, directly affecting a community that is excited by what you do.
Cons
For a small organization that values its climate of inclusive community, the senior management often seems disconnected from daily activities and slow to communicate its intentions to rank-and-file employees. One major caveat for anyone interested in working at GLEF: owning your duties and performing them to the best of your abilities (even when that's above and beyond expectations) may not be enough to guarantee long-term job security. If you don't adequately demonstrate an interest in growing beyond your job title, your skills may be perceived as limited and ultimately expendable.
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