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Since 1998, the United Nations Foundation has built novel innovations and partnerships to support the United Nations and help solve global problems at scale. As an independent charitable organization, the Foundation was created to work closely with the UN to address humanity’s greatest challenges, drive progress across interconnected issues, and unlock the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals.  


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United Nations Foundation

We connect people, ideas, and resources to the UN to build a better world for all.

You must be enrolled or a recent grad, possess strong communication skills, have climate policy knowledge, be detail-oriented, and have a laptop/internet. Available for 29 hours/week and authorized to work in the U.S.

You will research climate policy, prepare materials, support events, monitor news, and assist the team with projects and meetings related to food, climate resilience, and ocean issues.

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 Position Overview
 
 The United Nations Foundation is committed to working with the UN, governments, and other critical stakeholders to galvanize the collective action required to meet the world’s climate and environmental challenges. Toward that goal, the Climate and Environment Intern will provide support to the Climate and Environment team on climate diplomacy, policy, research, communications, and event management until December 6, 2024.
 
 This is a paid opportunity from September 16, 2024 through December 6, 2024, and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program.
 
 Essential Functions
 <ul>
 <li> Work with the Climate &amp; Environment team to research, monitor, and synthesize key findings and developments in the international climate and environmental policy and diplomacy spheres.</li>
 <li> Support UNF’s work in food and climate, climate resilience, and ocean and shipping by conducting research and preparing materials on current and emerging issues.</li>
 <li> Help produce a range of written projects for internal and external audiences.</li>
 <li> Support the team through development of materials for leadership and other teams.</li>
 <li> Assist with organizing and executing in-person and virtual meetings and events.</li>
 <li> Keep abreast of climate and environmental news.</li>
 <li> Other duties as assigned</li>
 </ul> Selection Criteria
 <ul>
 <li> Candidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or must be a recent graduate (within 8 months of graduation) of a college or university.</li>
 <li> Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li>
 <li> Interest, knowledge of, or experience in climate and environmental policy.</li>
 <li> Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.</li>
 <li> Strong professional interpersonal skills.</li>
 <li> Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.</li>
 <li> Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet.</li>
 <li> Must be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week.</li>
 <li> Must be authorized to work in the United States.</li>
 </ul>
 
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 Position Overview
  
  The United Nations Foundation is committed to working with the UN, governments, and other critical stakeholders to galvanize the collective action required to meet the world’s climate and environmental challenges. Toward that goal, the Climate and Environment Intern will provide support to the Climate and Environment team on climate diplomacy, policy, research, communications, and event management until December 6, 2024.
  
  This is a paid opportunity from September 16, 2024 through December 6, 2024, and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program.
  
  Essential Functions
 
   Work with the Climate & Environment team to research, monitor, and synthesize key findings and developments in the international climate and environmental policy and diplomacy spheres.
   Support UNF’s work in food and climate, climate resilience, and ocean and shipping by conducting research and preparing materials on current and emerging issues.
   Help produce a range of written projects for internal and external audiences.
   Support the team through development of materials for leadership and other teams.
   Assist with organizing and executing in-person and virtual meetings and events.
   Keep abreast of climate and environmental news.
   Other duties as assigned
  Selection Criteria
 
   Candidate must be enrolled in a degree-granting program during the internship or must be a recent graduate (within 8 months of graduation) of a college or university.
   Strong written and verbal communication skills.
   Interest, knowledge of, or experience in climate and environmental policy.
   Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
   Strong professional interpersonal skills.
   Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
   Must have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet.
   Must be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
   Must be authorized to work in the United States.
 
  
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Intern, Climate & Environment - United Nations Foundation

United States

Intern, Climate & Environment

You should have strong communication skills, a background in partnerships or engagement, and a passion for global issues. Experience in nonprofit or international relations is beneficial.

You will support partnership development, engage stakeholders, coordinate events, assist with communications, and contribute to strategic initiatives to advance key initiatives and goals.

New York

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 The salary range is $49,000-$59,000.
 
 Position Overview
 
 Creating partnerships to reach new audiences, and building greater engagement among diverse communities of issue advocates are some of the most powerful ways we use communications to drive change, and that’s why they are core activities of the UN Foundation’s award-winning Global Communications and Engagement team. We grow, nurture, and equip vocal communities of support for greater global cooperation on key UN-priority issue areas including climate, gender equality, global health, the SDGs, and the future of multilateralism itself.
 
 This role, based in our New York office, promises a huge variety that reflects the on-going nature of partnerships and engagement work, as well as key moments in the calendar, especially the UN General Assembly (UNGA). This includes supporting relationships and work with communicators within the UN system; growing and nurturing key UN Foundation issue communities; helping to build and strengthen relationships with the private sector, NGO community, media and creative communities; conducting research into target sectors and communities; event and meeting support; drafting and producing communications products, particularly for external audiences; and other administrative tasks as needed.
 
 The Partnerships &amp; Engagement Associate will work most closely in support of two senior colleagues as well as working as an integral part of the broader Global Communications and Engagement team.
 
 This position is based in New York, NY (hybrid schedule).
 
 Essential Functions
 <ul>
 <li> Provide partnerships, communications and administrative support , working closely to support the Associate Vice President , and under the direction of the Advisor, Partnerships &amp; Special Initiatives.</li>
 <li> Develop and complete research, analysis, read-outs, and action-tracking for various partnerships and engagement projects, especially with the UN.This includes leading on information gathering for the coordination of UNGA and Global Goals Week.</li>
 <li> Community management and support for key constituencies that are important for our engagement strategies, such as Global Goals Week.</li>
 <li> Conduct partner and influencer research, due diligence and targeted outreach to grow networks.</li>
 <li> Communications, administrative, and project administration support for special projects as needed.</li>
 <li> Ad-hoc events support and close collaboration with the Events team.</li>
 <li> Other duties as assigned.</li>
 </ul> Selection Criteria
 <ul>
 <li> Bachelor’s degree required (ideally in communications, international relations, policy, history or related).</li>
 <li> 1-2 years of relevant experience in partnerships, communications or a related professional setting.</li>
 <li> Self-starter with passion for maximizing the impact of outside partners on global issues.</li>
 <li> Excellent administrative experience and organizational skills.</li>
 <li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, including strong drafting ability with attention to detail.</li>
 <li> Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.</li>
 <li> Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.</li>
 <li> Strong research skills required.</li>
 <li> Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li>
 <li> Social media skills required .</li>
 <li> Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.</li>
 <li> Strong professional interpersonal skills and diplomacy, willingness to learn protocol.</li>
 <li> Ability to meet regular attendance/ tardiness policy.</li>
 <li> Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.</li>
 </ul>
 Benefits &amp; Compensation
 For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
 <ul>
 <li> a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)</li>
 <li> dental insurance</li>
 <li> vision insurance</li>
 <li> flexible spending accounts</li>
 <li> 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution</li>
 <li> group term and supplemental life insurance</li>
 <li> short-term disability</li>
 <li> long-term disability</li>
 <li> health club discounts</li>
 <li> commuter subsidy</li>
 <li> back-up care</li>
 <li> employee assistance program</li>
 </ul>
 Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
 
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 The salary range is $49,000-$59,000.
  
  Position Overview
  
  Creating partnerships to reach new audiences, and building greater engagement among diverse communities of issue advocates are some of the most powerful ways we use communications to drive change, and that’s why they are core activities of the UN Foundation’s award-winning Global Communications and Engagement team. We grow, nurture, and equip vocal communities of support for greater global cooperation on key UN-priority issue areas including climate, gender equality, global health, the SDGs, and the future of multilateralism itself.
  
  This role, based in our New York office, promises a huge variety that reflects the on-going nature of partnerships and engagement work, as well as key moments in the calendar, especially the UN General Assembly (UNGA). This includes supporting relationships and work with communicators within the UN system; growing and nurturing key UN Foundation issue communities; helping to build and strengthen relationships with the private sector, NGO community, media and creative communities; conducting research into target sectors and communities; event and meeting support; drafting and producing communications products, particularly for external audiences; and other administrative tasks as needed.
  
  The Partnerships & Engagement Associate will work most closely in support of two senior colleagues as well as working as an integral part of the broader Global Communications and Engagement team.
  
  This position is based in New York, NY (hybrid schedule).
  
  Essential Functions
 
   Provide partnerships, communications and administrative support , working closely to support the Associate Vice President , and under the direction of the Advisor, Partnerships & Special Initiatives.
   Develop and complete research, analysis, read-outs, and action-tracking for various partnerships and engagement projects, especially with the UN.This includes leading on information gathering for the coordination of UNGA and Global Goals Week.
   Community management and support for key constituencies that are important for our engagement strategies, such as Global Goals Week.
   Conduct partner and influencer research, due diligence and targeted outreach to grow networks.
   Communications, administrative, and project administration support for special projects as needed.
   Ad-hoc events support and close collaboration with the Events team.
   Other duties as assigned.
  Selection Criteria
 
   Bachelor’s degree required (ideally in communications, international relations, policy, history or related).
   1-2 years of relevant experience in partnerships, communications or a related professional setting.
   Self-starter with passion for maximizing the impact of outside partners on global issues.
   Excellent administrative experience and organizational skills.
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, including strong drafting ability with attention to detail.
   Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
   Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
   Strong research skills required.
   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
   Social media skills required .
   Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
   Strong professional interpersonal skills and diplomacy, willingness to learn protocol.
   Ability to meet regular attendance/ tardiness policy.
   Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
 
  Benefits & Compensation
  For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
 
   a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)
   dental insurance
   vision insurance
   flexible spending accounts
   403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
   group term and supplemental life insurance
   short-term disability
   long-term disability
   health club discounts
   commuter subsidy
   back-up care
   employee assistance program
 
  Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
  
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Associate, Partnerships and Engagement, NY - United Nations Foundation

Associate, Partnerships and Engagement, NY

You must have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 5-6 years of related work experience, strong budgeting skills, ability to analyze projects, manage grants, excellent communication skills, work well under pressure, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

You will manage finances, grants, and contracts, track budgets, develop funding proposals, ensure compliance, and coordinate with internal departments to support the Global Health team at the United Nations Foundation.

Bachelors

Banking & Finance

Washington, DC

Position OverviewThe UN Foundation has prioritized global health since its inception, serving as a catalyst, convener, and innovator in collective action solutions to drive progress on global health goals. UNF has channeled substantial funds to the UN work on global health, marshalled collective action platforms to help the UN solve global health problems, built savvy advocacy campaigns, enhanced partnership reach of the UN, and forged strong and diversified relationships across a range of sectors and geographies, from diplomats to civil society. The Manager, Finance and Grants, Global Health, is responsible for managing the team’s $10M budget and supports the team through financial management, grant reporting, and strategic analysis of projects and operations for the management team. The Manager also works closely with the entire Global Health team, as well as with the UN Foundation's Business Services and Budgets Reporting department, Strategic Planning &amp; Implementation department, and Finance department to execute all finance, operations, contract, and grant activities. This position is based in Washington, D.C. (Hybrid schedule) Essential FunctionsFinancial Management<ul><li>Manage Global Health team budget, tracking revenues and expenses across the organization and workstreams.</li><li>Query UN Foundation financial databases (Salesforce, as well as legacy software Financial Edge, GIFTS, and Raiser’s Edge), then manipulate data in Excel, to maintain a live budget model.</li><li>Ensure correct allocations of revenues and expenses across donor budgets.</li><li>Develop projections of cash flow and budget variance.</li><li>Maintain financial dashboard to track actual and projected cash flow, as well as variances from budget. Maintain individual workstream budgets and conduct periodic reviews with workstream leads.</li><li>Track consultants’ deliverables and manage accounts payable (invoicing/payment), including processing invoices.</li><li>Develop high-level funding briefs and other project briefing documents for senior leadership, as directed.</li><li>Model different budget scenarios, ad-hoc, to inform decision making of Global Health team leadership.</li><li>Reconcile monthly corporate credit card statements and approve Concur reports.</li></ul>Donor Proposals and Reporting<ul><li>Manage donor proposal and reporting timelines and processes.</li><li>Develop and maintain a reporting calendar and matrix for the team.</li><li>Guide a collaborative process across the team to tracking progress against indicators and results frameworks as part of annual reporting.</li><li>Prepare budget reports in donors’ templates.</li><li>Participate in meetings and calls with donor program officers to present budget reports and interpret the results.</li><li>Research new funding opportunities and help develop proposals, including liaising with the UN Foundation's Business Services and Budgets Reporting, Strategic Planning &amp; Implementation, and Finance departments to provide appropriate Global Health programmatic and financial information for proposals.</li><li>Investigate and resolve issues associated with program and grant implementation.</li><li>Complete other special projects and duties as assigned.</li></ul>Grants, Contracts &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Manage all contracting and grants for</li><li>Liaise with UNF’s central contracts team to draft contractual agreements and contract amendments for Global Health, adhering to UNF templates and policies. This includes but is not limited to consultant, hotel, and vendor contracts; letters of invitation; and sub-grant agreements.</li><li>Mediate contract review/negotiations with third parties and also guide agreements through internal approval processes.</li><li>Ensure adherence with and compliance to all UN Foundation policies and donor rules and regulations.</li><li>Liaise with donors, vendors, consultants, and grantees to process agreements and reports in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain appropriate file documentation for all work products, for accumulation and retention of institutional knowledge.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries from within the organization, as well as any external audit requests.</li></ul>Internal Coordination<ul><li>Develop and implement new tools and strategies to optimize workflows and facilitate team’s collaborative work.</li><li>Manage quarterly and annual business planning; prepare updates and revisions as needed.</li><li>Serve as internal liaison with the UN Foundation's Business Services and Budgets Reporting, People &amp; Culture, Finance, Strategic Planning &amp; Implementation, and other departments to ensure compliance with UN Foundation rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Ensure excellent customer service by providing timely and accurate information to Global Health, UN Foundation, and external stakeholders as needed.</li><li>Maintain working knowledge of the UNF agreement process (for both contracts and grants), and when to utilize the proper templates accordingly. (As applicable to the role)</li><li>Draft and review agreements and maintain an understanding of all agreement terms and applicable flow-downs, consulting with UNF’s finance/contracts team as needed. (As applicable to the role)</li><li>Attend training sessions provided by UNF’s contracts team to maintain and keep up to date with UNF’s current policies and procedures. (As applicable to the role)</li><li>Maintain a strong knowledge of UNF’s Salesforce database to be able to process and track agreements, extract information and prepare reports. (As applicable to the role)</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Selection Criteria<ul><li>Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>5-6 years of related work experience.</li><li>Excellent operations, project management, organizational, budgeting, and logistical abilities.</li><li>Experience managing complex budgets and completing detailed financial reporting to donors.</li><li>Ability to provide high-level strategic analysis of projects and best practice recommendations to drive the Global Health Team’s strategic goals and ensure financial sustainability.</li><li>Experience developing various agreement types (contracts, grants, contributions, MOUs).</li><li>Experience working in a grants coordination or administrative capacity is an asset.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, and prioritize multiple, competing priorities.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and with other colleagues across teams in an efficient, coordinated and flexible manner.</li><li>Ability to drive projects from inception to completion and work independently.</li><li>Continuous learning skills and the ability to synthesize information.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and mastery of Excel.</li><li>Budget assessment is part of the interview process.</li><li>Knowledge of the United Nations system and interest in International Development, International Affairs, and/or the non-profit sector is a plus.</li><li>Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy</li></ul>Benefits &amp; CompensationFor full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:<ul><li>a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)</li><li>dental insurance</li><li>vision insurance</li><li>flexible spending accounts</li><li>403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution</li><li>group term and supplemental life insurance</li><li>short-term disability</li><li>long-term disability</li><li>health club discounts</li><li>commuter subsidy</li><li>back-up care</li><li>employee assistance program</li></ul>Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

Position OverviewThe UN Foundation has prioritized global health since its inception, serving as a catalyst, convener, and innovator in collective action solutions to drive progress on global health goals. UNF has channeled substantial funds to the UN work on global health, marshalled collective action platforms to help the UN solve global health problems, built savvy advocacy campaigns, enhanced partnership reach of the UN, and forged strong and diversified relationships across a range of sectors and geographies, from diplomats to civil society.  The Manager, Finance and Grants, Global Health, is responsible for managing the team’s $10M budget and supports the team through financial management, grant reporting, and strategic analysis of projects and operations for the management team. The Manager also works closely with the entire Global Health team, as well as with the UN Foundation's Business Services and Budgets Reporting department, Strategic Planning & Implementation department, and Finance department to execute all finance, operations, contract, and grant activities. This position is based in Washington, D.C. (Hybrid schedule) Essential FunctionsFinancial ManagementManage Global Health team budget, tracking revenues and expenses across the organization and workstreams.Query UN Foundation financial databases (Salesforce, as well as legacy software Financial Edge, GIFTS, and Raiser’s Edge), then manipulate data in Excel, to maintain a live budget model.Ensure correct allocations of revenues and expenses across donor budgets.Develop projections of cash flow and budget variance.Maintain financial dashboard to track actual and projected cash flow, as well as variances from budget. Maintain individual workstream budgets and conduct periodic reviews with workstream leads.Track consultants’ deliverables and manage accounts payable (invoicing/payment), including processing invoices.Develop high-level funding briefs and other project briefing documents for senior leadership, as directed.Model different budget scenarios, ad-hoc, to inform decision making of Global Health team leadership.Reconcile monthly corporate credit card statements and approve Concur reports.Donor Proposals and ReportingManage donor proposal and reporting timelines and processes.Develop and maintain a reporting calendar and matrix for the team.Guide a collaborative process across the team to tracking progress against indicators and results frameworks as part of annual reporting.Prepare budget reports in donors’ templates.Participate in meetings and calls with donor program officers to present budget reports and interpret the results.Research new funding opportunities and help develop proposals, including liaising with the UN Foundation's Business Services and Budgets Reporting, Strategic Planning & Implementation, and Finance departments to provide appropriate Global Health programmatic and financial information for proposals.Investigate and resolve issues associated with program and grant implementation.Complete other special projects and duties as assigned.Grants, Contracts & ComplianceManage all contracting and grants forLiaise with UNF’s central contracts team to draft contractual agreements and contract amendments for Global Health, adhering to UNF templates and policies. This includes but is not limited to consultant, hotel, and vendor contracts; letters of invitation; and sub-grant agreements.Mediate contract review/negotiations with third parties and also guide agreements through internal approval processes.Ensure adherence with and compliance to all UN Foundation policies and donor rules and regulations.Liaise with donors, vendors, consultants, and grantees to process agreements and reports in a timely manner.Maintain appropriate file documentation for all work products, for accumulation and retention of institutional knowledge.Ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries from within the organization, as well as any external audit requests.Internal CoordinationDevelop and implement new tools and strategies to optimize workflows and facilitate team’s collaborative work.Manage quarterly and annual business planning; prepare updates and revisions as needed.Serve as internal liaison with the UN Foundation's Business Services and Budgets Reporting, People & Culture, Finance, Strategic Planning & Implementation, and other departments to ensure compliance with UN Foundation rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.Ensure excellent customer service by providing timely and accurate information to Global Health, UN Foundation, and external stakeholders as needed.Maintain working knowledge of the UNF agreement process (for both contracts and grants), and when to utilize the proper templates accordingly. (As applicable to the role)Draft and review agreements and maintain an understanding of all agreement terms and applicable flow-downs, consulting with UNF’s finance/contracts team as needed. (As applicable to the role)Attend training sessions provided by UNF’s contracts team to maintain and keep up to date with UNF’s current policies and procedures. (As applicable to the role)Maintain a strong knowledge of UNF’s Salesforce database to be able to process and track agreements, extract information and prepare reports. (As applicable to the role)Other duties as assigned. Selection CriteriaBachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.5-6 years of related work experience.Excellent operations, project management, organizational, budgeting, and logistical abilities.Experience managing complex budgets and completing detailed financial reporting to donors.Ability to provide high-level strategic analysis of projects and best practice recommendations to drive the Global Health Team’s strategic goals and ensure financial sustainability.Experience developing various agreement types (contracts, grants, contributions, MOUs).Experience working in a grants coordination or administrative capacity is an asset.Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, and prioritize multiple, competing priorities.Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and with other colleagues across teams in an efficient, coordinated and flexible manner.Ability to drive projects from inception to completion and work independently.Continuous learning skills and the ability to synthesize information.Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and mastery of Excel.Budget assessment is part of the interview process.Knowledge of the United Nations system and interest in International Development, International Affairs, and/or the non-profit sector is a plus.Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policyBenefits & CompensationFor full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)dental insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disabilityhealth club discountscommuter subsidyback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.

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