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Rising Communities (RC) is a non-profit, community-based health education and policy organization that was established in 1992. Our ongoing mission is to promote social justice and achieve equity in community and environmental resources.

Employment

Rising Communities is a non-profit, community-based health policy and educational organization. RC offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick Leave, 403 (B), Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Tuition Reimbursement. RC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Compensation:
Rising Communities, Inc. offers competitive salaries compared to other similar non-profit organizations.

Health Benefits:
Rising Communities, Inc. pays for 100% of the premiums for employees and dependents for basic medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. Benefits take effect on the first of the month following 30 calendar days of employment. RC’s basic medical is an HMO Kaiser plan, with the option of electing a PPO.

Vacation and Sick Time:
Rising Communities, Inc. employees accrue sick time from day 1 of employment and PTO from day 90.

Holidays:
Rising Communities, Inc. observes the following list of holidays:

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day (4th of July)
  • Juneteenth (June 19th)
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran’s Day
  • Thanksgiving Day & Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Day
  • Workdays between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Personal holiday
  • Additional holiday

Retirement Plan:
Rising Communities, Inc. offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan through Mutual of America. RC matches 100% of an employee’s contributions, up to 4%.

Additional:
Rising Communities, Inc. offers all employees an HRA card with $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 with dependents to use for out of pocket medical expenses. RC also offers an FSA card that employees can elect to participate in.

Tuition Reimbursement:
Rising Communities, Inc. offers partial tuition reimbursement after 12 consecutive months of employment.

Employee health, welfare and retirement benefits cost approximately 14% of RC’s salaries. The exact percentage spent on any particular employee will vary based on a variety of factors including age and benefit selections. Vacation is not included in this benefit %.

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