Employee Benefits

PRE-TAX BENEFITS
Eligibility	Employees regularly scheduled and working 40 hours per work week.
Medical Insurance	Employees may select from three medical plans. Benefits are offered in various coverage levels including single, employee + child(ren), employee + spouse, and family. Employees may enroll their spouse, unmarried dependents (to age 26), and same or opposite sex domestic partner.
Dental Insurance	Offered to employees and their dependents. Employees may choose between single, single +1 or family levels of coverage and may enroll their spouse, unmarried dependents (to age 26) and same or opposite sex domestic partner. Orthodontic dental option also available.
Retirement Plan	The museum offers two opportunities to save for retirement through Mutual of America. Employees may participate in a 403(b) plan immediately upon hire through pre-tax contributions or designated ROTH contributions. An employer match is available so long as participants meet minimum plan requirements for eligibility.
Flexible Spending Account	Opportunity provided to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket dependent care and/or medical/dental expenses.
MetroPass Bus Card	Monthly bus cards are available, each valid for 31 days, at employee’s expense. Funds can be withheld on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Parking	Contract parking is available in the museum parking ramp and surrounding surface lots at employee’s expense. Funds can be withheld on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
DISABILITY BENEFITS
Life and AD&D Insurance	Two times annual salary. Voluntary life is also available for employees and their dependents.
Short-term disability	60% of weekly pay, provided on a post-tax basis after a 7 day waiting period.
Long-term disability	Provided at 60% monthly income replacement on a post-tax basis after a 90-day waiting period.
OTHER AVAILABLE BENEFITS
Paid Time Off (PTO)	PTO and personal time are used for all time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays. New employees hired at full-time status may expect to accrue 30 days of PTO, Personal Time, and Holiday time in a year period.
Discounts	Employees receive a number of complimentary Omnitheater and exhibit hall passes. Discounts available in museum stores and cafes and on classes offered by the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Direct Deposit	Available for most financial institutions.
Hours	Administrative office hours are typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some positions related to museum operations may require evening and weekend work hours to coincide with museum hours.
Pay Cycle	Every other week on Fridays (26 pay periods per year).

Part-Time Benefits

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PRE-TAX BENEFITS
Eligibility	Employees regularly scheduled and working 30-39 hours per work week.
Medical Insurance	Employees may select from three medical plans. Benefits are offered in various coverage levels including single, employee + child(ren), employee + spouse, and family. Employees may enroll their spouse, unmarried dependents (to age 26), and same or opposite sex domestic partner.
Dental Insurance	Offered to employees and their dependents. Employees may choose between single, single +1 or family levels of coverage and may enroll their spouse, unmarried dependents (to age 26) and same or opposite sex domestic partner. Orthodontic dental option also available.
Retirement Plan	The museum offers two opportunities to save for retirement through Mutual of America. Employees may participate in a 403(b) plan immediately upon hire through pre-tax contributions or Designated ROTH contributions. An employer match is available so long as participants meet minimum plan requirements for eligibility.
Flexible Spending Account	Opportunity provided to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket dependent care and/or medical/dental expenses.
MetroPass Bus Card	Unlimited ride, monthly bus cards are available, each valid for 31 days, at employee’s expense. Funds are withheld pre-tax. Employees must work enough hours to cover the cost of this pass to be eligible.
Parking	Contract parking is available in the museum parking ramp and surrounding surface lots at employee’s expense. Funds can be withheld on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
DISABILITY BENEFITS
Life and AD&D Insurance	One times annual salary. Voluntary life is also available for employees and their dependents.
OTHER AVAILABLE BENEFITS
Paid Time Off (PTO)	PTO and personal time are used for all time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays. New employees hired at part time with benefits status may expect to accrue 18.2 days of PTO, Personal Time, and Holiday time in a year period.
Discounts	Employees receive a number of complimentary Omnitheater and exhibit hall passes. Discounts available in museum stores and cafes and on classes offered by the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Direct Deposit	Available for most financial institutions.
Hours	Administrative office hours are typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some positions related to museum operations may require evening and weekend work hours to coincide with museum hours.
Pay Cycle	Every other week on Fridays (26 pay periods per year).

Occasional Benefits

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AVAILABLE BENEFITS
Eligibility	All other employees not classified as Full-Time or Part-Time.
Retirement Plan	The museum offers two opportunities to save for retirement through Mutual of America. Employees may participate in a 403(b) plan immediately upon hire through pre-tax contributions or Designated ROTH contributions. An employer match is available so long as participants meet minimum plan requirements for eligibility.
Discounts	Employees receive a number of complimentary Omnitheater and exhibit hall passes. Discounts available in museum stores and cafes and on classes offered by the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Direct Deposit	Available for most financial institutions.
Hours	Administrative office hours are typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some positions related to museum operations may require evening and weekend work hours to coincide with museum hours.
Pay Cycle	Every other week on Fridays (26 pay periods per year).

Revised 4/10/18

The Science Museum is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action “Employer of Choice.”

It is the museum’s policy and practice to hire and promote qualified people and administer all terms and conditions of employment without discrimination due to race, creed, color, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, sexual orientation, or other protected-class status.

As an “Employer of Choice” the Science Museum hires the most qualified applicants, and retains the best employees by valuing differences, creating a flexible work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. The museum is viewed as a progressive employer, by both employees and people outside the organization. We offer benefit packages for full-time and part-time employees.

Employment at the Science Museum is considered an “at will” arrangement.

The Science Museum of Minnesota is located near various bus routes and the Green Line.

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