Careers

We offer one Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan through Cigna.

We offer one Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan through Cigna.

We offer a 403(b) plan through Principal. Principal allows the opportunity to personally select investment opportunities. You can contribute a percentage of your pay on a pre-tax basis up to the annual IRS limit and Farm sanctuary will match up to 3% of your salary. You can enroll after your first paycheck is received. You are always 100% vested in the contributions you make to your account. Employer contributions are vested after 3 years of employment.

A flexible spending account lets you use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible health care, dependent care, and transit/parking expenses.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a bank account that allows members to save pre-tax funds to pay for current and future qualified health care expenses, such as your deductible, copayments, and other out-of-pocket expenses. This benefit is only available with our high deductible plan. In 2024, employees may contribute $4,150 for self-only coverage and $8,300 for family coverage. Those 55 and older can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution.

Should you experience a non-work-related illness or injury that prevents you from working, disability coverage acts as income replacement to protect important assets and help you continue with some level of earnings. NY State disability coverage provides a benefit equal to 50% of your weekly earnings, up to $225 per week for a period of up to 26 consecutive weeks. If your disability extends beyond 90 days, the LTD coverage through Equitable can replace 60% of your earnings, up to a maximum of $6,000 per month if Class 1 or up to 60% of earnings up to maximum of $10,000 per month if Class 2.

We provide you with basic life insurance of $25,000 with the option to elect supplemental life insurance and an option to elect supplemental life insurance up to $300,000.

My Pet Protection is available in two reimbursement options (50% and 70%) with an optional $500 wellness benefit so you can find coverage that fits your budget. Base plans have a $250 annual deductible and $7,500 annual benefit. This is a self-funded plan with discounted rates.

Employees are able to enjoy 13 holidays (+ your birthday), 15 days of vacation, 2 personal days, and 7 days of sick time each year. Positions that are Director level and above, as well as those with certain years of service, accrue 20 days of vacation a year.

Employees are given up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave per year as needed to grieve, travel, attend the funeral or memorial service, or handle the affairs of the employee’s loved one (companion animals included!).

The EAP (through Equitable) provides 3 free and confidential short-term counseling, referrals, and resource tools per incident in areas including stress management, financial planning, marital problems, parenting, drug or alcohol abuse, adoption, financial support and certain legal matters. Those enrolled in Health Insurance may also utilize Cigna’s EAP.

Farm Sanctuary provides employees with a premium subscription to access to CALM, the #1 app for sleep and meditation, free of charge. CALM benefits include meditations, sleep stories, relaxing sounds, breathing exercises, music, masterclass, and exercises. Employees also have access to Nivati which is a mental health platform that offers virtual therapy, life coaching, fitness classes, nutrition guidance, finance support, and more.

Employees can save up to 18% off Verizon monthly access fees on eligible plans and 25% off select accessories.

Farm Sanctuary, in partnership with Cigna, offers a discounted membership of $25 to over 11,900 gyms across the country as well as 8,700 on-demand videos. There are also membership options for spouses!

Employees receive 20% off on any food and apparel purchases made at our Sanctuary Shops or our online stores.

Staff members receive access to LinkedIn Learning, which provides thousands of courses across a wide range of subjects to supplement professional development.

Staff-organized committees serve specific organizational needs. Our committees include our Equity & Social Justice Committee, Resource Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Animal Welfare Committee. Our Affinity Groups include the Wellness Employee Resource Group, the BIPOC Affinity Group, the Family Affinity Group, the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, and the Ability Affinity Group.