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Supporting Our Staff

At the NYGC, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our benefits are designed to bolster our employees and their families. We care deeply about all of the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting our employees in all aspects of their lives. In doing so, we aspire to maintain a culture that emphasizes well-being through a range of benefits for you and your family members.

Benefits for the NYGC Community

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Physical Well-Being

You and eligible dependents and domestic partners receive these benefits on the first day of employment, with no waiting period!

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Care
    A choice of four medical plans — two PPO plans and two high-deductible plans (HDHP) — each designed to meet your individual needs. There is also a choice to elect a vision & dental plan. The NYGC pays 75-90% of the plan premium, depending on your coverage and salary level.
  • Free On-site Covid/Flu Shots
     Taking care of yourself has never been easier with our on-site flu and covid vaccine clinics.
  • Gyms and Fitness
     Employees have the option of discounted gym memberships, money to spend on wellness, and an annual step challenge.

Emotional Well-Being

  • Flexible Schedule
     We have a generous flexible work policy that permits a flexible schedule (e.g. staggered hours) or location (e.g. hybrid remote work), when possible.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
     Our employee assistance program includes personalized referral services and three free counseling sessions. It is no cost to employees, dependents, and friends.
  • Bereavement Leave
     Generous leave, including for pregnancy loss.
  • Employee Garden
     An on-site garden where staff grow vegetables and flowers.
  • Social Events
     A variety of events to encourage collaboration and community.
  • DEI
     An inclusive workplace and opportunities to participate in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Group (DEIAG).

Financial Well-Being

  • 401(k) Plan
    We will match your 401(k) deferral contributions up to six percent of your salary. You are 100% vested starting on day one.
  • Insurance
    NYGC-paid basic life and accident coverage with optional additional and dependent coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    Healthcare and dependent-care pre-tax flexible spending accounts, and the NYGC contributes to the healthcare spending account (HSA).
  • Public Transportation
    Pay for eligible commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Financial Coaching
    Financial well-being coaching, support, educational resources, and access to a secure digital budgeting platform at no cost to employees.
  • Employee Recognition
    Annual employee awards for important values and behavior, a rewards program to recognize tenure, and a peer-recognition software platform.

Professional Development

  • Tuition Reimbursement
    Receive up to $7,500 a year toward a degree-bearing program.
  • Skillbuilding
    We encourage employees to grow their skills by supporting professional development and continuing education.
  • Digital Learning
    Access thousands of interactive online resources at no cost. Our library covers a range of topics through top learning and development resources.
  • Internal Transfers
    The NYGC has many staff who have grown their skills through transferring to different labs or roles. Employees have the opportunity to apply for internal roles to offer new challenges and career growth.

Time Off

  • Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
     Earn 15 vacation days in your first year, 12 sick days, and three personal days. Vacation days increase with tenure, up to 26 days per year. Carryover some unused sick and vacation time to the next year.
  • Holidays
     17 NYGC-paid holidays, including a winter break in December.
  • Parental Leave
     Generous paid family leave, including for foster and adoptive parents. Up to 18-20 weeks (birth and bonding) partially paid leave for birth parents.
  • Medical Leave
     NYGC-paid short- and long-term disability plans.
  • Paid Volunteer Leave
     Employees may take up to a day of paid leave per year to volunteer at a nonprofit organization.

Caregiving

  • Caregiver Support
    A platform and coaching designed to help navigate the challenges of adult, eldercare and pediatric caregiving. Assistance trying to find the right doctor, understand an insurance policy, and interpret legal documents.
  • Adoption Assistance
    Employees may seek reimbursement for up to $5,000 of qualified adoption expenses.
  • Backup Care
    We partner with Care.com to offer caregivers up to 7 days per year of subsidized backup adult or child care. Care is available 7 days/week for work-related needs at a heavily subsidized rate.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    A Dependent Care FSA allows caregivers to pay the first $5,000 of their annual care expenses with pre-tax income.
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