The YWCA of the Hartford Region is a not for profit membership organization and part of the world's largest and oldest multi-racial women's movement. The Association was founded in 1867 by those who saw a need to assist and empower women and girls of diverse backgrounds by providing them with the tools to take control of their own lives.

The YWCA of the Hartford Region offers challenging careers that come with the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference in another person's life each day. Programs and services like affordable childcare , an innovative supportive housing facility and a women's financial literacy program help us achieve our mission of empowering women and girls and eliminating racism.

We believe that the success of the YWCA depends on the talent and dedication of its employees. The YWCA of the Hartford Region currently has childcare sites throughout Greater Hartford as well as a camp in Somers and administrative offices in Hartford. The YWCA employs approximately 200 employees during the year in full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

We strive to pay employees equitably, competitively and in accordance with the values of empowerment and development. Supporting this goal is a compensation program of salary and benefits designed to attract, retain and reward employees. Part-time employees are eligible for some benefits.

Full-time benefits include:

• Health Insurance - A group medical plan and group dental plan offers comprehensive coverage to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
   
• Long-term Disability - Eligible employees receive company-paid long-term disability insurance.
   
• Short-term Disability - All eligible employees may elect short-term disability to cover the employee for 12 weeks, if disabled. This is an employee-paid option.
   
• Life Insurance - A company-paid group life insurance plan is available to eligible employees. Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
   
• Time Off From Work - Eligible employees receive eight paid holidays per year, paid vacation and personal time, as well as paid sick time.
   
• Retirement Plan - All eligible employees are enrolled in a non-contributory pension plan.
   
• Program Discounts - Employees receive discounts on programs offered at the YWCA, including childcare and camp.

Here at the YWCA, you have the opportunity to grow and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. It is a truly rewarding experience to know you can positively impact someone's life, and you will have the privilege of working with a dedicated team of professionals. If you are looking for just another job, the YWCA is not for you. But if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, then be sure to join the YWCA team!

Read on to learn how working at the YWCA of the Hartford Region has changed employees' lives and provided them with unique and fulfilling experiences.

"Working at the YWCA gives me a chance to bring cultures together and allows me to utilize my unique ideas from New York to inspire the children of the future and help them become good people. I truly believe that the YWCA benefits women around the world."

-Cecelia Gonzales, head teacher at Webster Hill Kidslink, who has been with the YWCA for 16 years!

"I like coming to work every day and know that I am helping to make positive changes in our community, as well as having an impact on the lives of women and children in the Hartford Region. At meetings, I am surrounded by people who care about our mission statement: eliminating racism and empowering women. It is great to work at the YWCA. I love my job and know I am helping to improve our community."