Your career at The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) can help speed a cure for Parkinson's disease. MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on a diverse staff and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
How We Work: A Message from Michael J. Fox
Since opening our doors, our Foundation has brought a distinct sense of urgency and efficiency to the Parkinson's research landscape. We're always challenging how we can advance research better and faster. Our people are determined, collaborative and smart. I hope this also describes you. Thanks for your interest in working at The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and helping us end Parkinson's disease (PD).
What We Bring to Our Work
Our values are more than words on a page, we live our values. They shape our culture and drive our behaviors and actions toward achieving our vision for a world without Parkinson's disease.
Optimism
We believe things can change for the better.
Tenacity
What we do isn’t easy, but we don’t give up.
Collaboration
We achieve more by working together.
Boldness
We take risks to deliver exceptional results.
Adaptability
We stay open to change.
Curiosity
We look for the hidden connections in things.
Benefits
The Michael J. Fox Foundation offers a dynamic team environment and seeks intelligent, driven and innovative individuals committed to finding a cure for Parkinson's. Our benefits take effect the first of the month following date of hire, with the exception of our 401(k) plan. The 401(k) Plan is effective the first of the month following three months of employment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- life insurance
- short and long term disability coverage
- critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6 percent company contribution
- flexible spending accounts
- commuter benefits
- employee discount program
- 18 days paid time off (PTO), 12 sick days, 2 personal days/days of reflection
- summer Fridays
- summer holiday week
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We pride ourselves on a diverse staff and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Employee Resource Groups at the Foundation
The Michael J. Fox Foundation values the important work its Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) contribute to fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment. They serve as a resource to its members and the organization, helping to advance the Foundation’s mission to find treatments and a cure for the entire Parkinson’s community and creating value for all staff and our culture.
Pride Fox
Pride Fox’s mission is to build a safe, inclusive space that affirms LGBTQ+ folks within MJFF and the broader PD community. We aim to create awareness by bringing greater visibility to LGBTQ+ voices, being a source of education to others and highlighting the intersecting identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
A Place For Us
A Place For Us is committed to creating a positive and supportive environment that fosters representation and equity for MJFF employees of color. The ERG provides mentorship, professional development opportunities and advocates for equality and accessibility in Parkinson's diagnosis and treatments across racial, ethnic and socioeconomic demographics.
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