BGCB believes that workforce diversity is essential to growth and long-term success. By valuing and managing differences at work, BGCB can maximize the skills, knowledge, and abilities of all employees while increasing employee and member satisfaction. By recognizing and celebrating each employee’s unique contribution toward the overall business objectives, BGCB will achieve superior individual and group performance.

BGCB is committed to encouraging and welcoming diversity throughout the organization. As an equal opportunity employer, BGCB does not discriminate in employment opportunities, policies or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our policy to employ persons on the basis of ability, experience, education, and character.

BGCB’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotion, compensation, working conditions, scheduling, wage and salary administration, performance evaluation, benefits, professional development, disciplinary action, termination, and events.

Health & Wellness

For 30+ hour/week eligible employees

• Medical Coverage though Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  BGCB pays for up to 80% of the monthly premiums
• Dental Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  BGCB pays for approximately 80% of the monthly premiums
• Vision Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield 20/20 Blue Program
• Short Term Disability
  BGCB pays 100% of the benefit cost
• Long Term Disability
  BGCB pays 100% of the benefit cost
• Basic Life Insurance
  BGCB pays 100% of the benefit cost, benefit provides up to 2 times base salary; up to a maximum benefit of $250,000
• Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  100% paid by BGCB
• Employee Assistance Plan
  Confidential EAP program available to both full and part-time staff. Support, guidance, and resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No cost to BGCB employees.
• Paid time-off for preventative medical screening
  4 hours for full-time employees; 2 hours for part-time employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (20+ hour/week Employees Eligible) administered by Benefit Strategies
• Pre-tax deductions for personal savings accounts for qualified expenses; medical and dependent care, and commuter expense deductions available
• Retirement & Savings
  403(b) retirement savings plan through Fidelity Investments with agency contributions. All employees are eligible for pretax payroll deductions.
• Credit Union membership

Paid Time Off

For 20+ hour/week eligible employees

• Vacation
  up to 15 days per year for full-time and part-time employees, prorated for the first year; vacation accrual increases with length of service
• Sick Leave
  up to 61 hours per year
• Personal Leave
  up to 1 paid personal day per year
• Paid holiday leave
  Up to 12 observed holidays per year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
  BGCB parental leave includes 2 weeks paid leave
• Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA)
  Job protection for serious illness of employee or family member; birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Bereavement Leave

Agency-Wide Staff Days

• September Staff Day
  Agency wide event in advance of the start of the program year
• Professional Development Day
  Concurrent workshop sessions with focus on professional skill and youth development skill training topics
• June Social
  All-staff event at the end of each program year

Professional Development

• Professional Development Fund
  Fund available to both full and part-time employees to assist with the cost of training, conferences, and professional development opportunities related to role at BGCB
• Staff trainings by locations and Agency wide Professional Development Day
• BGCA.net membership

Other Benefits

• MBTA pass program pre-tax benefit
• Bi-weekly pay Direct Deposit
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Travel Assistance Services
• Free and low cost tickets to arts, movies and sporting events
• Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program