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Perks & Benefits

Keystone Science School strives to take care of employees through a variety of perks, benefits, and providing a safe place to work and play. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a little something for everyone. Our hope is through taking care of our employees, we also provide a great place to work!

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Perks to working at KSS & living in Summit County

 

Perks of Summit County

  • Live in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Living in Summit County means living in close proximity to several rock climbing crags, mountain biking trails, 5 ski resorts, plenty of hiking and backpacking locations, and whitewater rafting opportunities
  • Take weekend trips to National Parks in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming
  • Go kayaking on Eleven Mile Reservoir and the Arkansas River
  • Attend free and ticketed concerts at the Dillon Amphitheater
  • Take a pottery or painting class, or learn how to fly-fish

Summit County is centrally located

 
 
Location
Approx. Drive Time
Moab, Utah 4.5 Hours
Fruita, Colorado 3 Hours
Denver, Colorado 1 Hour
Rocky Mountain National Park 2 Hours
 

Year-Round Full-Time Regular Benefits

 

Time Off

  • Paid Time Off – up to 120 hours in Year One
  • Ten Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holiday (When a Holiday happens that is not recognized by KSS)
  • Birthday Day Off
  • Powder Days (When we get a big storm, the Executive Director allows us time to go enjoy the powder!)
  • 96 Hours of Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Community Service Day
  • Two Weeks Bereavement Leave (We hope you don’t have to use it, but if you lose an immediate family member, you have it)

Additional Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Discounts on outdoor gear and pro-deals
  • Discounted ski pass at Arapahoe Basin

Seasonal & Part-Time Benefits

 

Seasonal Full-Time (More Than 9 Months)

Paid Time Off

  • 1st Year: 4 PTO Days
  • 2nd Year: 6 PTO Days
  • 3rd Year: 8 PTO Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • 96 Hours of Paid Sick Time
  • Powder Days (When we get a big storm, the Executive Director allows us time to go enjoy the powder!)
  • Two Weeks Bereavement Leave (We hope you don’t have to use it, but if you lose an immediate family member, you have it)

Additional Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Discounts on outdoor gear and pro-deals
  • Discounted ski pass at Arapahoe Basin

Part-Time Regular

(Year-Round Less than 30 hrs/ Week)

  • Up to 120 Hours of PTO
  • 96 Hours of Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pro-rated Floating Holiday
  • Two Weeks Bereavement Leave (We hope you don’t have to use it, but if you lose an immediate family member, you have it)
  • Discounts on outdoor gear and pro-deals
  • Discounted ski pass at Arapahoe Basin

Seasonal Part-Time (Less Than 6 Months)

  • 48 Hours of Paid Sick Time
  • Discounts on outdoor gear and pro-deals
  • Discounted ski pass at Arapahoe Basin

Professional Development

All staff are given a dedicated training schedule at the beginning of their employment. Continued training throughout employment is available depending on the department and position. It is the goal that all KSS staff members stay current and maintain their skills no matter their department. Along with ongoing training, KSS holds a 2-day staff retreat, departmental training, and monthly seminars about a variety of topics pertinent to non-profit administration or education.