EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS (ERGs)
YMCA Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led groups that seek to provide a space for the support, networking, and development of YMCA professionals from a variety of cultures and/or different experiences. These groups are open to all YMCA employees and volunteers.
Mission Behind ERGs
YMCA of the USA believes our employees and volunteers are our most valuable assets in our quest to strengthen the foundations of communities. In order to emphasize our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment, we offer our employees and volunteers the opportunity to participate in our ERGs.
These employee-led groups provide a space for people to network, mentor one another, share their knowledge and experiences, participate in personal and professional development, enhance their leadership skills, inform strategic decisions, and provide consultation when needed - all while building meaningful connections across the movement.
Overall Goals and Objectives
Each ERGs operate with the understanding that they exist to:
- Mentor/support staff/volunteer careers in the YMCA
- Make the YMCA organization more diverse and inclusive
- Build cultural awareness of the group's identified target communities
- Market YMCA services and employment opportunities to the target communities
- Support Diversity & Inclusion efforts across the Y Movement.
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
See Upcoming Employee Resource Group Events below!
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Winter Mixer
January 30, 2025, from 6-8 pm
QUE CHÉVERE
625 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14609
All Y Staff are invited to help us celebrate the Women’s ERG Winter Mixer at the incredible Latina-owned restaurant, Que Chévere. The most deliciously authentic Puerto Rican cuisine will be served, and we’ll have games with prizes!
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AFRICAN AMERICAN ERG
The YMCA of Greater Rochester African American ERG will serve as a safe space and offer support for members of the African American community within the Y staff team. The group will work to identify opportunities within our Association to make the YMCA of Greater Rochester an inclusive space for all staff.
Reach out to the African American ERG
PRIDE ERG
The YMCA of Greater Rochester Pride ERG will serve as a safe space and offer support for members of the LGBTQ+ community within the Y staff team. The group will work to identify opportunities within our Association to make the YMCA of Greater Rochester an inclusive space for all staff.
Reach out to the PRIDE ERG
WOMEN'S ERG
The YMCA of Greater Rochester Women’s Employee ERG will serve as a safe space and offer support to women along with all Y staff teams. The group will work to identify opportunities within our Association to make the YMCA of Greater Rochester an inclusive space for all staff.
Reach out to the Women's ERG
EMERGING LEADERS ERG
The YMCA of Greater Rochester Emerging Leaders ERG will serve as a safe space and offer support for members who are emerging leaders within the Y staff team. The group will work to provide staff with opportunities to grow their careers through professional development and networking opportunities. It will also identify opportunities within our Association to make the YMCA of Greater Rochester an inclusive space for all staff.