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• Review the Inclement Weather and Emergency Operations Policy 

• Review the Employee FAQ for additional guidance 

• Complete the required acknowledgment by October 5 

Applications for the Kathy Duffy Espy Leadership for Social Change Program are now available – and the deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, Oct. 16. 

 The 11-month program supports young women and gender-expansive leaders early in their careers. Through workshops with community experts, participants gain the tools to understand and challenge systemic inequities—and build strong, intentional connections with like-minded changemakers. We welcome applications from YWCA staff members! 

 If you have any questions, visit ywcacolumbus.org/lsc (there is a video and fact sheet there!) or feel free to reach out to Aliyah Hiram at ahiram@ywcacolumbus.org directly. 

As HR recently announced, there are several jobs available right now in the education department. Check out brief descriptions below or visit ywcacolumbus.org/jobs for more information.  

• Head Start Early Childhood Director (Jenkins Avenue): Oversees daily operations to ensure a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. This role provides leadership in staff management, program development, and compliance with regulatory standards. The director also manages budgets, fosters positive parent relationships, and ensures the highest standards of health, safety, and child development are consistently met. 

• Lead Teacher (Family Center / Harvey Court): Leads classroom operations and day-to-day activities fostering children’s learning and development 

• Assistant Teacher (Family Center / Harvey Court): Supports the lead teacher in planning and leading age-appropriate activities that foster children’s learning and development. 

• Early Start Lead Teacher (Family Center / Harvey Court): Designs and leads curriculum, supervises staff, supports child development, and ensures a safe, compliant, and communicative learning environment. 

To apply for any of these positions, please submit your resume to DLO, and, in your response, include a brief explanation of your interest in the role. If you have any questions or would like additional details about these opportunities, please reach out to DLO (dloglesby@ywcacolumbus.org) or Renee Owens (rowens@ywcacolumbus.org).

We are still in need of a few more volunteers to decorate trunks and pass out treats to the kids at the Family Center on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 6 p.m. Trunks should plan to arrive between 4:15 and 4:30 to ensure they’re in place before the children arrive.  

Check out more details here or reach out to Natasha Battise (nbattise@ywcacolumbus.org) with questions.