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Compensation and Benefits Overview

Compensation

Baltimore’s Promise offers competitive, firm starting salaries that are transparently shared in our job descriptions. Salaries are determined by the responsibilities and level of authority required by each position as opposed to individual candidates’ qualifications or pedigree. This is an intentional attempt to mitigate pay inequities that are in part driven by systemic and implicit racism and gender bias impacting negotiation and career trajectories over time. However, to honor individual candidates’ unique experiences and assets, most positions are eligible for a one-time hiring bonus.

Position scopes are reviewed annually to determine if responsibilities and duties have changed in a manner that necessitates title, scope, and/or compensation adjustments.

Benefits

Baltimore’s Promise strives to be an organization that can attract and retain talented mission- and values-aligned individuals dedicated to advancing our work in support of Baltimore City’s young people. We offer the following benefits to our amazing, dedicated team:

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield health insurance and Dental and Vision insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) - new, full time staff can accrue and use up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of PTO. Part Time staff and any Temporary staff working more than 12 hours per week are also eligible to accrue PTO in a prorated manner

  • Retirement plan with an employer contribution of up to 4% of regular payroll after one year of employment (bonuses are not included when calculating the employer contribution)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Additional Time Off

    • Holidays - The Baltimore’s Promise office is closed for most federal holidays

    • BP Holidays – Since 2020, Baltimore’s Promise has scheduled paid “BP Holidays” each year in addition to existing paid holidays and individual paid time off. The purpose of BP Holidays is to encourage our hard-working team to rest and take time for themselves. During BP Holidays, the office is closed. Each year, BP staff enjoy the following:

      • A “Summer Pause,” during which the office is closed for one week.

      • Thanksgiving Week Break, during which the office is closed the week of Thanksgiving

      • A “Winter Pause” during the winter holidays

      • Single Day BP Holidays during months that do not have an existing paid holiday or BP holiday

  • Hybrid work environment - All positions unless explicitly specified are eligible for a hybrid schedule that allows for remote work for meetings and tasks not requiring in-person attendance

  • A laptop computer for work use in the hybrid environment

  • A monitor, keyboard, and mouse for your home desk setup

  • A cell phone and internet stipend of up to $100 per month

  • An onboarding allowance of up to $200 for additional supplies needed in your remote work space

  • Dedicated Professional Development resources (up to $3,000 annually per staff member, assuming operating budget is fully raised) for self-identified learning or growth opportunities in alignment with your personal development goals

  • Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) & End of Year Bonus – Each year, Baltimore’s Promise intends to budget for a COLA that takes effect at the start of the fiscal year, July 1. Baltimore’s Promise permanent staff are eligible for a COLA and/or additional adjustment if they joined the staff before April 15 of the previous fiscal year. We also budget for a staff bonus at the end of the fiscal year (June 30)