The Parkinson's Foundation is a values-driven organization. From our hiring philosophy to the people we serve, our goal is to demonstrate our values in every interaction.
We believe in building a culture where our employees are always valued. We have remarkable people doing outstanding work. We recognize and reward our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous retirement and professional development. Our benefits and compensation philosophy are built on a fundamental belief in the importance of improving the quality of life for our employees and helping them succeed in their career.
Our Impact
Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease (PD) and this number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Join us in making life better for people with PD by improving care and advancing research toward a cure.
The Foundation has been ranked as a Best Non-Profit to Work For by The Non-Profit Times in 2010 and 2020. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson's disease.
Employees and their families are offered two health coverage options from day one of employment, with the Foundation covering 80% of the premium. Additionally, there is a $2500 annual waiver for those who opt out of coverage
Staff and their dependents are eligible for vision and dental insurance starting on their first day of employment
Employer-funded life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage at no cost to the employee
Flexible Spending Accounts are available for both Health Care and Dependent Care
Flexible 8-hour workday scheduling
Vacation days start accruing from the day of hire, as follows:
First and second full years of employment - 12 vacation days per year
Third and fourth years of employment - 15 vacation days per year
Five or more years of employment - 20 vacation days per year
11 observed holidays per calendar year
4 floating holidays each year (prorated the first year based on the start date)
12 sick days per year (sick days cap at 240 hours)
2-hour early release on Fridays during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability employer-funded—no cost to the employee
Up to 12 weeks of parental leave after one year of full-time service
Bereavement leave benefits
Employer-funded 401K with a non-elective contribution of 5% after 90 days of employment, regardless of the employee’s own contribution amount. Employees also have the opportunity to contribute to their 401K in addition to the employer’s contribution
Opportunity to earn spot bonuses and an annual merit increase (depending on available funds)
Monthly cell phone stipend
Remote or hybrid work opportunities for many positions
Company-provided technology suite including laptop, monitor, docking station, etc.
An employer contribution towards Transportation and Maintenance Allowance (TMA) may be available depending on the employee’s location and the requirement of commuting to one of the main offices
Staff Development Programs for professional development
Those that utilize the Foundation’s health insurance can receive wellness benefits offered by the insurance carrier
Opportunity to get innovation funds (depending on available funds)
Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Flexible scheduling
Vacation days start accruing from the day of hire, as follows:
First and second full years of employment - 6 vacation days per year
Third and fourth years of employment - 8 vacation days per year
Five or more years of employment - 10 vacation days per year
7 floating holidays each year (prorated the first year based on the start date)
6 sick days per year (sick days cap at 120 hours)
2-hour early release on Fridays during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Bereavement leave benefits
Employer-funded 401K with a non-elective contribution of 5% after 90 days of employment, regardless of the employee’s own contribution amount. Employees also have the opportunity to contribute to their 401K in addition to the employer’scontribution
Opportunity to earn spot bonuses and an annual merit increase (depending onavailable funds)
Monthly cell phone stipend
Remote or hybrid work opportunities for many positions
Company-provided technology suite including laptop, monitor, docking station, etc.
An employer contribution towards Transportation and Maintenance Allowance (TMA) may be available depending on the employee’s location and the requirement of commuting to one of the main offices
Staff Development Programs for professional development
Opportunity to get innovation funds (depending on available funds)
Flexible Spending Accounts are available for both Health Care and Dependent Care.
