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Perks & Benefits
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Perks & Benefits of working at KSS!
Welcome to Keystone Science School, where we prioritize a positive and supportive work environment for your success and well-being. We offer a fantastic array of perks to enrich both your professional and personal life.
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Perks of working in Summit County
Embrace the natural beauty surrounding our Rockies-based science school and explore community events. The below list includes a few of our favorite local spots:
- Dillon Amphitheater: Enjoy captivating shows in a stunning outdoor setting!
- Trail Systems: Hike, bike, or run along amazing local trails!
- Rock Climbing Crags: Scale to new heights
- Lake Dillon: Paddleboard, kayak, fish, or indulge in winter activities like ice skating and cross-country skiing.
- World-Class Ski Resorts: Hit the slopes at Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain.
- Nordic Centers: Embrace winter with cross-country skiing at five exceptional Nordic centers.
- Art Spot and Ready Paint Fire: Unleash your creativity and artistic side!
- Events Galore: Immerse yourself in happenings at Warren Station, Tenmile Music Hall, Riverwalk Center, and other intimate venues.
Center of Adventure
Beyond the wonders of Summit County, endless outdoor adventures await within a 100-mile radius of KSS.
- Red Rocks and Denver: Experience iconic venues and cultural hubs.
- Rocky Mountain National Park: Explore the breathtaking landscapes of this national treasure.
- Glenwood Canyon: Discover the beauty of this natural wonder.
- 14ers: Conquer the challenge of Colorado’s renowned 14,000-foot peaks.
- Boulder Flatirons
- Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Colorado National Monument
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Employee Benefits
Seasonal Staff
- Free meals!
- Free housing!
- Option for medical, dental and vision benefits following 4 months of employment
- 401K eligible after 1000 hours worked (annually)
- Sick time
- EAP
- FAMLI leave
- Access to various outdoor retailer discounts
- Discounted ski pass opportunities
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Year-Round Staff
- PTO
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Sick Time
- 401K
- EAP
- Hybrid work options
- Weekly staff lunches
- STD, LTD, Life Insurance
- FAMLI Leave
- Access to various outdoor retailer discounts
- Discounted ski pass opportunities
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