About Let's Get Ready
What is Let's Get Ready?
Let’s Get Ready (LGR) says it "envisions a future in which students from historically underrepresented backgrounds have the support they need to attain a college education." Its program model rests on "Well-supported and highly-engaged near-peer coaches", "Relevant and student-centered content" and "Sustained and collaborative partnerships", and its impact page reports that "97% of LGR students report building a positive relationship with their coach" and that "96% of LGR students would recommend LGR to a friend". Its site shows "3.2M+ text messages exchanged between near-peer coaches and LGR students each year", and its copyright line runs from 1998. Its Team page lists a leadership team of chief officers and directors across access programs, college success, development and data.
Where will I work?
Its careers page lists "100% Remote work" and "Flexible hours" among the benefits for its staff, together with a "$300 work-from-home stipend for all new employees". Its national office address is a mailing address at 82 Nassau Street in New York. Its Team page describes staff who began as "Virtual Access Coach" volunteers and now manage a virtual SAT preparation program, so remote delivery runs through the programs as well as the staff. The role it has named, a Vice President of Development, is on its JazzHR board and says "Hiring for this position has been put on hold at this time", so the company has no open roles today.
What is the LGR team like?
Its careers page says "One of Let’s Get Ready’s guiding principles is the belief that our employees are one of our most valuable resources. We aim to have an impactful, fun, and challenging collaborative team environment for our employees." Its core values include "Center students" and "Value, equip, and celebrate the team", with a commitment "to providing a healthy work culture by providing the resources, support and development all team members need so that they can lead with joy, contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and thrive in their roles."
Work-Life Balance
Its careers page lists "Generous paid time off, including 11 federal holidays plus a week off between Christmas and New Years Day, 20 vacation days, 2 floating holidays, and 8 sick days" and "Six weeks paid parental leave". It adds "Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program", "Talkspace (virtual therapy)" and "Kindbody (fertility health)", as well as "Access to a health advocate".
Perks and Benefits
- A 100% remote team with flexible hours and a $300 work-from-home stipend
- 20 vacation days, 11 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays and 8 sick days
- A week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Six weeks of paid parental leave
- National medical and dental insurance, with 100% employer-paid vision insurance
- HSA and FSA options, and pretax transportation options
- Employer-paid group life and disability insurance
- IRA retirement plan participation with a 3% employer match
- Talkspace virtual therapy, Kindbody fertility health and an Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities