Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN) is part of the 39 states funded by the C.S. Mott Foundation for Statewide Afterschool Networks. NAN is a vehicle for bringing together policymakers, educators, childcare providers, youth development workers, program developers, advocates, parents and others interested in improving outcomes for children and youth through school-linked out-of-school time programs. NAN's focus is on actively coordinating, engaging and influencing key decision makers to support school-linked afterschool/out-of-school-time (OST) programs that support the success of children and young people in all of Nevada's 17 counties.
NAN is seeking a Rural Regional Representative
NAN is seeking a Rural Regional Representative to be on the Board of Directors. The responsibilities include:
- Articulate a regional, state and national vision for a strong Out of School Time (OST) System.
- Possess a commitment to develop a strong OST leadership regionally and statewide.
- Assist in recruiting regional members and engage individuals in committee work.
- Work with NAN staff in facilitating regional meetings.
- Communicate the work of NAN to the regional membership and bring the voice of the membership to NAN.
The time commitment is approximately 5 hours per month.
The National Afterschool Association is seeking a Director
The Board of Directors of the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) announces that it is conducting a national search for its Executive Director and invites applications and nominations for the Executive Director. More information on the position can be found here. All nominations and resumes applications (cover letter/resume) must be submitted electronically to edsearch@naaweb.org. Applications must be received no later than February 15, 2012 to receive full consideration. All inquires, nominations and applications will be received in confidence.
The NAA and its management partner, Association Management Group (AMG, Inc.) are devoted to the promotion and acceptance of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender or physical ability. Each candidate, thus employee, is expected to actively support the Association's commitment to such diversity by displaying a positive attitude toward and a demonstrated acceptance of all aspects of diversity regardless of differences.
Based in McLean, VA (DC metro), the National AfterSchool Association is the leading voice of the afterschool profession dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours. Founded nearly 25 years ago, NAA has focused on improving the quality of out-of-school experiences for children and youth and building a unified afterschool field by developing the NAA standards for school-age care, pioneering accreditation of afterschool programs and working to increase professional development for afterschool staff. NAA has nearly 5,000 members as well as affiliate organizations in 38 states.