ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive after-school programs, serving more than 150,000 students annually across 700+ school and community sites in 16 chapters nationwide. We believe the most important hour of a young person’s day is 3:00 PM. When the school bell rings, we provide safe, enriching programs that help students stay active, succeed academically, and build confidence to pursue their future.
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:
After-School All-Stars is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to take on the role of Executive Director for its Philadelphia/Camden Chapter. The Executive Director will have the unique opportunity to lead a growing organization dedicated to providing free, comprehensive after-school programs to children in need. Reporting to the Vice President of Field Operations, the Executive Director will work closely with the Advisory Board, local staff, and ASAS national teams to set the chapter’s strategic vision, oversee quality programming, elevate the chapter’s profile, and execute fundraising plans. In this forward-facing role, the Executive Director will build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including partner schools, board members, staff, government agencies, foundations, and program partners. For the person in the role, understanding the unique dynamics of leadership within a matrix organization will be essential to driving the organizational mission forward.
The Executive Director will play a crucial role in overseeing ASAS’s Philadelphia/Camden operations, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships, directly influencing the organizational mission and amplifying ASAS’s impact throughout the region. The person in this role will be responsible for strategic program development, process management, and implementation. The Executive Director must possess strong nonprofit financial and budget management skills, as well as the ability to generate revenue through various channels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive leadership acumen, exceptional communication skills, and high emotional intelligence. They will be adept at managing and coaching a diverse team, building and managing a local Advisory Board, fostering innovation, and identifying, stewarding, and building relationships with key stakeholders within the Philadelphia region. The Executive Director must have a strong commitment to youth development and programming.