Y ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITIES

ASSOCIATE RESOURCE GROUPS (ARGs) SPIRIT WEEK: FEB. 7-11

The Y is re-launching our four associate resource groups! Learn about each ARG during spirit week, February 7-11, by logging into Workplace each day to participate in challenges, post daily ARG theme day pics and learn how each ARG can support your personal and professional growth and development.

• Monday, Feb. 7: LGBTQ+ Resource Network
  Magic Monday! - Celebrate our LGBTQ+ community by wearing your Disney ears or other spirit wear.
• Tuesday, Feb. 8: African American Resource Network
  Unhidden Figures, The Movement Continues - Celebrate the contributions of African Americans  throughout history by wearing any form of African American cultural attire (printed tees, etc.).
• Wednesday, Feb. 9: Women's Leadership Resource Network
  There’s Power in Pearls - Support our Women associates by wearing pearls or sharing how you empower others.
• Thursday, Feb. 10: Emerging Leaders Resource Network
  School Spirit! - Celebrate your high school or college by wearing school spirit gear and remembering your career goals.

Spirit week ends with a "signing day" on February 11 where associates are welcome to post "PROUD TO JOIN" SIGNS (click to get signs) on Workplace for the ARG(s) of their choice. Each ARG will soon begin offering development opportunities, activities and events that all associates can participate in. 

BONUS EVENT: All associates are invited to join Dr. Lisa Williams, VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, for a Q&A session on Friday, February 11 at 12:00pm.

This is the Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 875 2089 2249  
Passcode: ARGSROCK

Other Zoom details

 Mentoring Black Youth

Join the Mentor MD|DC Team as they discuss topics around intentional mentoring for Black youth. The trainings are free and available to all those interested. Tell a friend! Click the images below to register.

Career Opportunities at the Y

Browse the open positions in Dayforce to see available career growth opportunities.

1. Log into Dayforce (open web browser > Managed Bookmarks > Dayforce)
2. Click the menu icon in the upper left corner and select Careers
3. Scroll through the list or search by job title, location or requisition ID#

Current openings include:
Associate Executive Director, The Y in Parkville (Req ID #2055)
Information Technology Support Administrator, The Association Office (Req ID #1935)
Community School Assistant Director, Northwood Elementary (Req ID #1700)

GOOD VIBES
 

Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on their expanded leadership roles and promotions!

Monica Booker, Promoted to VP of Marketing

Amy Gantz-Cheatham, Promoted to Senior Executive Director, supporting the Orokawa Y in Towson and the Y in Parkville

Lindsay Crone, Promoted to Senior Executive Director, Consumer Insight and Integrated Media Strategy

Miranda Reasoner,  Promoted to Executive Director of the Greater Annapolis Y in Arnold

Shantel Wilson, Promoted to Senior Manager, Human Resources Operations

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New week; more opportunities to Shout Out great Y associates. Enjoy reading about the latest examples of Shout Out worthy teamwork.

Click the blue "Shout Out" icon to read about Tyler Ward, Linda Smith, Jaime Kilgore, Derrek Cole, and the Swim Associates at the Ward Y in Abingdon.

Your outstanding teammates deserve recognition! Please take a moment to NOMINATE ONE OF YOUR COLLEAGUES so we can give them a Shout Out in the next Us! associate enewsletter.

The good work you do doesn't go unnoticed. Enjoy reading these real comments from our Y community and soak in the praise!

Aaliyah, School Partnerships
“The Waverly Y in partnership with my child's school has been such a blessing. My daughter enjoys the program and all of the associates and educators are wonderful! 

Trina, Y Camp Ilchester
“My daughter had an amazing time at Camp Ilchester. The art activities were fun for all ages. The counselors were friendly and professional and greeted us with smiles in the morning and at the end of the day."

Cordelia, The Y in Catonsville
“The associates are knowledgeable and very welcoming. I was given a tour at the Catonsville location. Special thanks to Arnetta for making me feel comfortable.”

Evelyn, The Y Preschool in Towson
"The pandemic has been hard on everyone, but the Y preschool has been a source of stability and normalcy for my preschooler. It makes me feel so much better to drop her off knowing how happy it makes her." 

 RESOURCES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

GET PAID!

Pay Period: 1/30/22 to 2/12/22
Pay Date: 2/22/22                     

Payroll Adjustments Due: February 11, 2022 5pm

Timesheets Locked: February 14, 2022 5pm

Direct Deposits/Tax Changes Due: February 15, 2022 5pm

For more information and to make sure you get paid, CLICK HERE.

LANGUAGE MATTERS

"You can register for childcare online." 
"A YMCA staff member can help you with BASE."
"Non-members can register for aquatics."

HUH?! The sentences above break at least five Y Brand Standards. Do you know which ones?

Our brand is precious and requires everyone's attention and protection. Please take time to revisit THE HANDY LITTLE BRAND GUIDE for a reminder of fundamental do's and don'ts about our brand and language.

• We are the Y, the Y in Central Maryland, Y Preschool, the Y in Parkville, etc; not the YMCA (because we are open to all)
• We offer Preschool, Head Start, Stay & Play, Youth Development; not childcare (because the work we do with youth is important)
• We are associates; not staff (because we are collaborators)
• We have participants, guests, etc; not non-members (because we don't exclude or isolate people)
• Speak/spell things out in external communications (because no one knows what our acronyms mean but us!)

Your language matters and every word shapes the Y brand experience, for better or for worse.
 

 Y ASSOCIATE SUMMER CAMP BENEFITS

Summer is coming! This means our Y centers and off-site locations will be flooded with happy, smiling camp kids all day long - including children of Y associates.

As part of your Y benefits, associates who work at least 20 hours a week can get 25-50% off of Y Camp!

To Qualify for an Associate Camp Discount

You must work at the Y in Central Maryland at least 20 hours per week and the child listed must be a legal dependent on your federal income tax return. If you meet both of these requirements, complete a Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) form and email it to HRIS@ymaryland.org for approval.

HRIS will verify employment and eligibility and will then forward your approved/denied form to Customer Service with the discount amount.

• Y Camp (all camps, inclusive of Specialty Camps, Teen Camps, Transportation, Overnight Camps and CIT Leadership Program) 25-50% off depending on salary.
• Salary below $53,000 receives 50% off and salary above $53,000 receives 25% off.

For details about the associate camp registration process, the DCAP form, and how to apply your associate benefits, CLICK HERE.