The Science Museum of Minnesota reserves the right to change any part of the benefits listed below.
Full-Time Benefits
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| 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
