get involved Careers With a diverse range of career opportunities, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re passionate about transportation, land use, economic development, or policy advocacy, Smart Growth America is the place to grow your career and shape the future of our communities. Employee benefits summary Overview SGA fosters an entrepreneurial and innovative workplace culture, promoting collaboration to achieve our mission.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Fully paid medical coverage
Dental and vision plans
401k with an annual employer contribution
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Three weeks’ vacation in the first year
and 11 paid holidays Health insurance SGA offers a generous medical insurance plan through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. SGA pays 100% of medical insurance premiums for employees, their partners, and minor children.
SGA offers vision and dental insurance plans through Guardian. SGA pays 100% of dental & vision insurance premiums for employees and their dependents. Flexible Spending Account When an employee reaches 6 months of service, they are eligible to make pre-tax contributions to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care expenses. Life and Disability Insurance All employees are enrolled in SGA’s employer sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance (benefit amount for life insurance is equal to one year’s annual salary). Retirement savings plan You are immediately eligible to participate in SGA’s 401(k). SGA matches up to 3% of your salary annually to your account beginning after 30 days of service. Paid Time Off SGA provides 15 days of vacation per year, and employees are granted 1 additional day per year they work at SGA (caps at 20 days).
Employees accrue 10 days of sick leave per year they work at SGA.
SGA has three “Work from anywhere” Weeks (Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving) where folks can work remotely for the full week. Smart Growth America provides 11 paid holidays annually. The days are listed below:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous People’s Day / Floating Holiday (Employees choose the day)
Veterans day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas day