We believe that the work that we do right now should contribute to good jobs, a stronger economy, and a better quality of life for every Monroe County resident.
Careers at RochesterWorks
- Help youth and adult workers to advance in their careers.
- Support businesses as they seek to hire, train, and promote a more diverse, more inclusive workforce.
- Lead by example by striving for equitable outcomes for the people we serve and the people who work for us.
RochesterWorks Employee Benefits
Insurance
- Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance – Employer Paid
- Short Term Disability Insurance – Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability Insurance – Employer Paid
Work/Like Balance
- 37.5 hour work week Monday – Friday
- Work from home up to 22.5 hours per week
- 15 paid holidays annually
- Paid time off – New hires start at 4.67 hours accrued per pay period
- Paid sick time – Up to 40 hours annually, 2.0 hours accrued per pay period
- Professional development opportunities
Financial
- Work from home internet reimbursement up to $26.30 per month
- 3% employer contribution to 401k Plan
- Tuition assistance after one year of employment
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer 501c3 nonprofit designation eligible for student loan forgiveness program(s)
- Mileage and per diem reimbursements for business travel
Culture
Active Staff-led Social Group
RochesterWorks Sunshine Club, a staff-led social group, hosts a variety of activities and programs for team members to enjoy. Past events include a lunchtime taco bar, annual chili cook-off, after-hours celebrations, holiday gift exchanges, and more.
Staff-led DEIA Committee
RochesterWorks adopted a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) strategic plan in 2023 that was developed by a staff-led DEIA committee. The committee provides ongoing review of the implementation of the strategic plan, with the support of the Executive leadership.
RMAPI Level Up Program
RochesterWorks is a proud member of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) Level Up program.
A Level Up Champion is an employer that has taken the first step toward wage equity by instituting a $15 or higher starting wage within their organization. This commitment demonstrates their investment in their employees and is one way they are doing their part to address poverty in the Greater Rochester Area.
RochesterWorks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RochesterWorks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.