GEO is offers rich and comprehensive benefits to support the wellbeing of our staff. Employees who work 30 or more hours are eligible for several benefits.
Employees and their legal spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children are all eligible for our medical, dental and vision coverage. Our medical insurance includes virtual visits, mental health services, and more. GEO covers the cost of medical premiums insurance at 100% for Employees and 80% for spouses, domestic partners and dependent children.
All full-time employees are eligible for a 403(b)-retirement plan. Employees are immediately eligible to make voluntary contributions to the plan. On the first of the month, following six months of employment, GEO will contribute 7% of an employee’s compensation to the employee’s account.
GEO provides fifteen days (15) paid annual leave/vacation, increasing to twenty (20) days after a year of employment; twelve days (12) paid wellness (sick) leave and paid parental leave with no waiting period.
GEO recognizes most federal holidays including: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous’ People’s Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (and the day after) and is closed one week in the summer months for a summer break and the last two weeks in December for a winter break. We also provide two “floating holidays” per year.
After 30 days of employment, employees are eligible for Metro Smart Benefits/Parking Reimbursement up to $100 per month.
GEO offers an annual wellness benefit after 30 days of employment to support: Yoga classes, Pilates, art therapy, race registrations, gym memberships, therapy sessions, massages, nutrition counseling, personal trainer and fitness gadgets, equipment, etc. The amount is confirmed and paid out to eligible employees at the beginning of each calendar year.
GEO offers a professional development stipend annually for staff to meet organization-wide goals as well as funds for external training opportunities.
Additional benefits include life, accidental death and dismemberment, as well as short & long-term disability insurance for all employees. All GEO staff have access to a state-of-the-art gym and locker room on site for no additional cost.
GEO’s benefit offerings may change from time to time. Candidates selected for positions will be provided a summary of benefits in effect at time of application.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is an equal opportunity employer. GEO is committed to equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and disciplinary action with regard to the terms and conditions of employment. GEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation or any other legally protected characteristic.
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