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Terrible management, favoritism, and they overwork teachers - Anonymous employee Utah Community Action Employee Review

1.0
5 Nov 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Serving Utah's low income families is a worthy cause.

Cons

Erin Trenbeath-Murray, who designated herself as CEO when she was installed to replace the outgoing executive director retired. The other reviews on here are accurate with regards to her and her "leadership" team, which consists of her personal cronies and favorite pet employees. Within a few months of taking over, she scrapped many of the old SLCAP programs, such as Home Retention and advocacy. Erin also fired many Weatherization employees, as well as some HR people she felt were loyal to the prior director. Her cronies then lied and told the family advocates that they would be phased out in 2-3 years, and then proceeded to get rid of all those positions in one year. She then placed many of her favorite Head Start workers in HEAT and Housing, even if they had no experience in those areas. Erin and her cronies overwork their rank and file employees and the lead teachers are overburdened. They do not listen to their employees' concerns of needs, and instead "lead" through fear and intimidation. It is a terrible workplace environment. Other non-profit agencies recognize that this place went downhill when Trenbeath-Murray took over. By the way, they recently changed their name to Utah Community Action. Apparently, they believe that a name change is easier than actually enacting positive change and fostering a healthy environment. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy.

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Pros

Great work environment and benefits

Cons

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Pros

Flexible Hours, you can pick when and where you work.

Cons

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