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Education Development Center, Inc.

Number of employees in region: 412

Workplace Strengths

Website: www.edc.org
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About Education Development Center, Inc.

EDC is a global nonprofit organization that tackles some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic development. We work in all 50 states and in 35 countries to advance teaching and learning, health promotion, workforce preparation, and communication technology. From small seed projects to large-scale country-wide reform programs, we are recognized for our collaborative approach and ability to turn ideas into action. Check us out at www.edc.org

What the employees say:

What do you find most motivational about working for this organization?

The opportunity to strive for excellence with like-minded people and for our efforts to have a positive impact on other people around the world.

What contributes most to your recommending working at this organization to others?

The compassion and flexibility that I receive.

I love my job because...

It offers me the flexibility not only to have a life outside of work....but to enjoy it. I love this place, because at the end of the day, I work with intelligent people looking to make the world a…

What makes you feel appreciated at this organization?

Generous salary for part-time work, being treated as a professional, respect for knowledge base, genuine attention to how I'm doing by all levels of team members.

I love my job because...

I am treated so well by everyone at the organization. No matter what position you are in your input and presence counts.

I love my job because...

I can wear shorts and flip flops to work.

I love my job because...

My colleagues are wonderful -- smart, caring, decent -- and my work varies and stays interesting and challenging.

I love my job because...

It is a great place to work! What we do helps so many all over the world. Everyone is extremely nice here and very helpful.

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Interesting facts

Interesting facts about EDC: We are a spin-off from MIT. Our staff is more than 70 percent female. Our employees speak more than 20 languages including Hindi, Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, and Swahili. Our workplace culture includes employee art exhibits, lunchtime lectures, even baking contests. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary.