Employment Benefits

Health Insurance Plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts):

• HMO Blue NE $3000: Wide network of BCBS providers in New England.
• Preferred Blue PPO $2,500: Nationwide access to BCBS providers.
• Telehealth Services: Virtual access to doctors, specialists, and mental health providers through Well Connection.
  

Additional Health Resources

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Employer-funded, tax-free reimbursement for qualified expenses like deductibles and copays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax dollars set aside for medical expenses such as prescriptions and doctor’s visits.
• Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA): Pre-tax dollars for dependent care (childcare, summer camp, etc.), up to IRS limits.
  

Dental & Vision

• Dental Benefits (Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier).
• Pediatric Dental: Coverage for children under 19 aligned with MA CHIP Pediatric benchmark.
• Vision Care (VSP): $200 allowance for frames, plus additional savings on eye care and eyewear.
  

Family Leave

• Paid Family & Medical Leave: Comprehensive coverage for significant life events, ensuring time to focus on what matters most. (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts):
• HMO Blue NE $3000: Wide network of BCBS providers in New England.
• Preferred Blue PPO $2,500: Nationwide access to BCBS providers.
• Telehealth Services: Virtual access to doctors, specialists, and mental health providers through Well Connection.

Life & Disability Insurance (UNUM)

• Enhanced life, short-term disability, and long-term disability options, with benefits increasing by years of service.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan (Vanguard): Allocate pre-tax earnings toward retirement.
• 403(b) Employer Match: After six months, Jacob’s Pillow contributes an additional 2% of salary annually. Contributions follow a six-year vesting schedule.

Vacation (progressive policy)

• Year 1: 5 days
• Years 2–3: 10 days
• Year 4–5: 15 days
• Year 6+: 20 days

Additional PTO

• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Child/Parent Sick Days

Festival Season Time Off

• During the Festival, staff working six-day weeks earn one day off per week worked.

Paid Holidays

• Most standard holidays are observed. Please note: Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4) fall during the Festival and are not designated days off for staff.