Benefits at Tortuga AgTech

401(K)

We offer both a traditional and Roth 401(k), as well as an employer contribution of 3% of your salary, which vests immediately. Guideline is our 401(k) provider.

Company equity

We offer equity for all full-time roles, which has a 4-year vesting period. There are occasions where employees can earn additional equity, such as for exceptional performance or a promotion.

Company-sponsored outings

Each team has a quarterly budget to do fun outings, such as escape rooms, Top Golf, Smash It, bowling, go carts, and the botanical gardens, to name a few!

Company-sponsored happy hours

We also have a social hour every Thursday, with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, to give everyone a chance to socialize and talk about things other than work.

Onsite office parking

We have plenty of FREE parking!

Pet friendly

We are excited that our Denver office is dog-friendly for all employees with well-behaved pups. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on our farms, although we're sure they'd love it!

Relocation assistance

We provide relocation assistance for certain positions, which will be clearly indicated when the role is posted.

Free snacks and drinks

We provide a very well-stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks (both salty and sweet), coffee, tea and lots of energy drinks (we have both Red Bull and Monster lovers!)

Some meals provided

We provide free lunch on our Tech Talk Thursdays, as well as during our Town Hall meetings every other Friday.

Home-office stipend for remote employees

We provide a one-time $300 productivity stipend for all employees.

Company sponsored family events

We have fun activities for employees and their families, such as our summer picnic and holiday party.

Family medical leave

Tortuga offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, as well as maintained health benefits, for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Generous parental leave

We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents, with at least six months of service.

Dental insurance

Beam is our dental provider. They cover 100% of diagnostic and preventive items, such as exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Tortuga pays 85% of employee premiums / 75% of family premiums.

Disability insurance

We offer company-paid short-term disability insurance that covers up to 60% of an employee's annual salary, up to a maximum of $2,500 per week, for up to 11 weeks.

Health insurance

We offer 3 medical plans to choose from through United Healthcare, including an HSA. Credits and prizes can be won through Motion and Rally. Tortuga pays 85% of employee / 75% of family premiums.

Vision insurance

Beam is also our vision provider, through VSP, which covers an annual exam and provides allowances toward lenses, frames, and contacts. Tortuga pays 85% of employee premiums / 75% of family premiums.

Wellness programs

We offer a $1,000 (net) wellness benefit annually for all full-time employees, for any item a Tortuga team member deems helpful or encouraging of their mental or physical well-being.

Diversity manifesto

Documented equal pay policy

Mean gender pay gap below 10%

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Volunteer in local community

We organize volunteer opportunities to help our local community, such as river cleanups along the Platt and blood drives for Children's Hospital.

Flexible work schedule

Employees can work a flexible schedule for many roles (for some roles this isn't possible due to our work on farms or in production), so early birds and night owls can be work when it's best for them.

Open door policy

Open office floor plan

Remote work program

Most positions have the flexibility of working from home 1-3 days a week, based on business needs. Our employees do enjoy coming into the office for the comradery and our amazing culture though!

Team based strategic planning

OKR operational model

Generous PTO

Our generous, flexible vacation policy consists of a suggested minimum of 3 weeks and a maximum of 5 weeks paid time off per year, for all US employees.

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Promote from within

Lunch and learns

Employees can sign up to give lunch and learns on topics they would like to share with others and can be work-related or not! We've had everything from a ukulele lesson to how to solve a Rubik's cube.

Continuing education available during work hours

We offer a $300 professional development benefit annually for all full-time employees to further their career.