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4.12/5

Out of 17 American Red Cross reviews, 82% were positive.

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Based on 17 ratings

Overall rating
4.1
Work environment
3.7
Salary and benefits
3.2
Career opportunities
3.3
Diversity and inclusion
3.8
Management
3.2
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2021
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Very flexible with scheduling and have each other's back when lifeguarding by covering for each other

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Not giving certain information ahead of time, such as the lock combination or introducing where the equipment is located in the layout

American Red Cross benefits

I get to have a lot of responsibility put on me to uphold the safety of children and adults in the pool. I love the responsibility that I have been given and look forward to pushing myself further, challenging myself.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2020
Pros of working at American Red Cross

I was part of a team and I did my part to make the team stronger. My office was my car and I did a good job quickly without mistakes.

Cons of working at American Red Cross

I was the one they called all day and evening and sometimes into the night. I said yes because I knew they did not have anyone else.

American Red Cross benefits

Being my own boss in the Cant and doing a great job for the company.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at American Red Cross

working inside my calling

Cons of working at American Red Cross

volunteer employee

American Red Cross benefits

chance to supervise volunteers and employees, Working with local ministers working with the public. I also able to help with emotional care with the dying patients and families going through the end of live process

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Kind people, care about the work

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Bureaucracy slows things down, high burnout rate

American Red Cross benefits

Great company reputation, connections in the community, opportunities to travel, free food/coffee, tons of trainings and conference opportunities

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Fantastic colleagues and a friendly working environment. Fun and meaningful day-to-day work tasks.

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Not being able to advance as fast as I want.

American Red Cross benefits

Friendly colleagues and team spirit.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at American Red Cross

People are really nice and care. They are really proud to work for the Red Cross

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Not a lot of upward promotion.

American Red Cross benefits

More than 1. Great dental Vision, HSA. I like the fact you get great benefits whether you work part or full time

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Variety of projects.

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Nothing was wrong as either an employee or a volunteer.

American Red Cross benefits

Opportunity to provide humanitarian assistance to those suffering from disasters.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Do a job that helps to save lives through blood donations

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Micro managing

American Red Cross benefits

co-workers

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Mostly the Environment

Cons of working at American Red Cross

The Limitations the company wouldn’t allow

American Red Cross benefits

Dealing with the people directly

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at American Red Cross

working for a great cause

Cons of working at American Red Cross

toxic management, very late hours

American Red Cross benefits

working on my feet

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at American Red Cross

working inside my calling

Cons of working at American Red Cross

volunteer employee

American Red Cross benefits

chance to supervise volunteers and employees, Working with local ministers working with the public. I also able to help with emotional care with the dying patients and families going through the end of live process

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Fantastic colleagues and a friendly working environment. Fun and meaningful day-to-day work tasks.

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Not being able to advance as fast as I want.

American Red Cross benefits

Friendly colleagues and team spirit.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Helping donors with life saving donations

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Did not get enough hours

American Red Cross benefits

Making a difference with blood and blood product donations

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros of working at American Red Cross

Kind people, care about the work

Cons of working at American Red Cross

Bureaucracy slows things down, high burnout rate

American Red Cross benefits

Great company reputation, connections in the community, opportunities to travel, free food/coffee, tons of trainings and conference opportunities

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American Red Cross salaries

8.7
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The national average salary for an American Red Cross employee in the United States is $37,768 per year or $18 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $76,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $18,000 per year.

American Red Cross demographics summary

9.8
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American Red Cross financial performance

9.1
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