YMCA Celebrates Third Consecutive Top Workplace Award

For the third year in a row, YMCA of Greater Monmouth County was recognized as a Top Workplace by NJ Advance Media, reaffirming its position as an exemplary employer in the Garden State.

The nonprofit stands among 98 nonprofits and companies honored with the award, ranking 14th in the large company category of 500 or more employees.

The NJ Advance Media recognition is entirely derived from employee feedback collected through a survey conducted by Energage, LLC, an employee engagement technology firm. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling “respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute.”

“Our employees' voices are at the heart of this recognition,” said Laurie Goganzer, president and chief executive officer of the Shrewsbury-based YMCA association. “What makes this award so special is knowing that it comes from our team’s honest feedback. It underscores our commitment to creating an environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to our mission.”

Currently in its 150th year of delivering programs that build a “healthy spirit, mind and body for all,” the Y serves 36,000 people in communities throughout Monmouth County and areas of Middlesex and Ocean counties, Goganzer added.

As the organization’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Maureen Simons said she is pleased that “staff know that they are a part of an organization that is dedicated to helping our community grow and thrive, and that what they do every day makes a difference.”

“Recognition like this helps to highlight our organization as a great place to work. It brings awareness to those who may not have thought about working at the Y and builds visibility of the life-changing programs and diverse services that we provide to strengthen people and communities,” Simons said.

For those interested in joining the Y team, Simons noted that hiring fairs are scheduled in August for a variety of part-time and full-time positions in child care, counseling, fitness, wellness, sports and aquatics. Additionally, signing bonuses ranging from $250 to $1,000 are being offered.

Hiring fairs are scheduled at 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7 p.m. at these Y locations:

• Tuesday, August 6, Freehold Family YMCA, 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold

• Tuesday, August 13, Red Bank Family YMCA, 166 Maple Ave., Red Bank

• Wednesday, August 14, Old Bridge Family YMCA, 1 Mannino Dr., Old Bridge.

For more information about joining the Y team, visit www.ymcanj.org/employment or email [email protected].

About YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
For 150 years, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has been here for all – to empower youth and teens, improve health and strengthen community. Over the past five years, our Y has provided more than $5 million in financial assistance and subsidies to Y participants throughout greater Monmouth County. Our life-changing programs and services are anchored in eight communities: health and wellness facilities in Freehold Township, Old Bridge and Red Bank; an outdoor day camp in Wall; counseling and social service centers in Eatontown, Matawan and Middletown; a childcare center in Freehold Township; and integrated in over 100 schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Named a New Jersey Top Workplace in 2024, 2023 and 2022 by New Jersey Advance Media, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ. Learn more at www.ymcanj.org.