The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) director serves as a leader in the afterschool and public education field with a focus on building a strong foundation to enhance the sustainability and quality of afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) programs for children, youth and families in Pennsylvania.
The PSAYDN director works with network partners and PSAYDN leadership to develop, coordinate and drive the initiatives and activities that support these three goals. The director has primary responsibility to lead and be the face of a statewide, high quality, robust OST network. Efforts include building and maintaining the network and obtaining resources to provide high quality OST programs to all children of Pennsylvania. The director must be comfortable with change, outgoing and a strategic thinker who understands policy change and advocacy and will work collaboratively with the PSAYDN Steering Committee, leading the network in the creation and implementation of a clear strategic vision. The director will be the thought leader for this work statewide, working with various committees, partners and a wide variety of stakeholders to advance the strategic plan. Responsibilities also include working with public and private funders, and completing required reports. Apply for PSAYDN Director