Poor Leadership Everywhere - Anonymous employee chashama Employee Review

1.0
Feb 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The staff is close-knit and a lot of fun. There are also TONS of PTO days (all federal holidays off, plus two weeks off for winter break and another week for a summer break). Lunch is often provided, which is very generous. During my time there there were opportunities for free class, art fair passes, and gala tickets. The built in perks are pretty good. The main office is located in Midtown Manhattan and it's easy to get to.

Cons

Leadership from the Founder/Artistic Director is nonexistent and lines of communication are very muddy. Founder/Artistic Director is insecure, highly unprofessional, has 0 curatorial vision, and has made multiple off-color comments about employees looks. Employees are not fairly compensated, and the gender gap in pay is incredibly transparent. Decisions are made on an emotional level, rather than a level-headed business level. Executive Director does not have clear understanding of what other departments do. Money is grossly mismanaged, especially when it comes to special events and artist expenses. The entire organization is run and managed very, very poorly and a high rate of turnover speaks to that.

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3.0
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Pros

If you are interested in a certain art scene (closer to street theater, only some visual artists), then working here can be a good introduction. Historically, the hours and vacation are flexible and generous. Usually the co-workers are good people, helpful, and passionate about something.

Cons

The management structure is not always clear or present, and the company operates at the caprice of the director. There is frequent confusion about responsibilities and people are often asked to do things different than what they were hired for. This can be an opportunity for growth, but rarely is there helpful training (or compensation). Professional growth within the company is restricted by its size. Low pay in general is a con. The day to day can get pretty hectic and this may have a negative impact on employees mental well being, mostly because of uncertainty about expectations and how success is measured.

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