Our Benefits
The benefits of working for MEDC go beyond the basic benefits. Many of our employees will tell you that being a part of an agency that directly supports the success of Michigan, where we work, live and play is a reward in itself. But to achieve this important mission, MEDC and the State of Michigan are committed to providing our most valued asset—our talented employees—with comprehensive and affordable benefits.Financial
- Competitive Wages
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- Accidental/Critical Illness Policies
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Employee Discounts
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO and HMO options)
- Prescription Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accidental/Critical Illness Policies
- Telemedicine/Online visits
- Medical Leave of Absence Options
Work-Life Balance
- Paid Time Off
- Community Service Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave Options
- Alternative Work Schedules
Career Growth
- Training & Development Assistance
- Leadership Development
- Mentorship Program
- Promotional Opportunities
- Employee Engagement Committee
- Service Recognition Awards
- Student Internship Opportunities
EEO Statement
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Applicants with disabilities, who need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, should request the accommodation if they are contacted to schedule an interview.
MEDC employment opportunities, programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, political persuasion, marital status, disability, genetic information, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
In carrying out this commitment, the MEDC is guided by applicable state and federal laws including, but not limited to, the following:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), or national origin.
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of age.
- Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibiting discrimination in salaries on the basis of gender.
- Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, height, weight, religion, race, color, national origin, or marital status.
- Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information that is unrelated to individual's ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position.
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of an individual's genetic information including an individual's genetic tests, the genetic tests of an individual's family member, and the manifestation of a disease or disorder in an individual's family member.