Director of After School Programs

About Us: 

At Camp Fire Alaska, we believe every youth has a spark waiting to be ignited. Through engaging programs and community partnerships, we empower young people to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are. We’re looking for a dynamic Director of After School Programs to bring strong strategic leadership, inspire teams, build meaningful partnerships, and ensure every program delivers safe, high-quality, and equitable experiences that help youth thrive

Position Logistics

FLSA: Full-Time, Exempt 

Salary: $75,190 - $87,550 /annually DOE

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day shifts, between the hours of 9am - 6pm.  There may be occasional work hours in the evening or weekend to meet agency needs or to attend events.

Work Location: Work will be primarily done from Camp Fire Alaska's main office, located 161 Klevin Street in Anchorage, AK as well as occasional work at all School Age Program & Summer Adventure Camp Locations (Anchorage & Eagle River). This position will have the option for a hybrid work schedule (after 90 days) that will adjust to meet supervisor and agency needs.

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Supervises: After School Program Manager, Manager of Compliance & Summer Adventure Camp Program Director

Benefits: Health & Dental benefits - Paid Time/Leave Off - Sick Pay - Flex Schedule Options - Thrift Savings Plan 403B - Holiday Pay - Free Camp Fire Alaska Programs for dependent children (specific rules apply) - Employee Assistance Program - Free Telehealth through Freshbenies - Paid Bereavement Leave - Paid Parental Leave - Tuition Advancement - Life Insurance - Discounts on various products and services

A day in the life:  

The Director of After School Programs begins each day reviewing enrollment, staffing, and key updates to anticipate needs and support teams across the various program locations. Much of the day is spent leading and mentoring program managers, collaborating with internal partners on budgeting, operations, and enrollment strategy, and using data to guide continuous improvement. Afternoons often include connecting with schools, community partners, and visiting program sites to ensure quality, safety, and consistency. Throughout the day, the Director balances strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving by addressing challenges, supporting staff, and keeping youth experience at the center of every decision so that Camp Fire Alaska’s after-school programs remain safe, engaging, and mission-driven.

No two days are ever exactly the same, but each day is grounded in strategic leadership, relationship-building, and a deep commitment to creating high-quality experiences where youth can discover the best in themselves and others.

To be successful in this role, the Director of After School Programs must combine strong leadership with strategic thinking and a deep commitment to youth development. Key skills include the ability to lead and coach diverse teams, communicate clearly across multiple levels of an organization, and build productive relationships with schools, families, and community partners. Strong organizational and time-management skills are essential for balancing competing priorities across multiple sites, while data literacy and financial awareness support informed decision-making and sustainable program growth. Just as important are sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and crisis-management abilities, which allow the Director to navigate challenges calmly and ensure that every decision reflects safety, equity, and the organization’s mission.

Qualifications:

Minimum: 5 years' experience working in program planning, implementation and working with youth (preferably school-age children) in a group and semi-structured setting 

Prior experience in the development and delivery of programs for youth

Successful experience as an administrator within a licensed or accredited program including experience going through a review from a regulatory entity, understanding of standards and regulations, and leading a continuous improvement process required 

Minimum: 5 years' experience supervision in a youth development and/or nonprofit agency required 

Minimum of twelve college credits (with at least 3 credit hours specific to early childhood education) in education, youth development or related filed OR Child Youth Care Credential (CYC) (can be acquired in first 18 months of hire)

Experience with training facilitation and on-boarding of new staff 

Ability to transport all program materials and supplies to site required; ability to visit all sites on demand 

Twenty-five (25) years of age required

Requirements: that can be acquired after hire within agreed upon time schedule 

Ability to obtain Current Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED & First Aid certification from a nationally recognized provider, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. (Camp Fire provides classes and paid training time) 

Ability to obtain State of Alaska's Office of Children's Services online Mandated Reporter training certificate ORability to obtain on-the-job  

Approved Health & Safety certificate ORability to obtain on-the-job  

Ability to obtain Food Worker Card certificate ORability to obtain on-the-job 

Hiring Timeline:

Applications will be accepted through February 2nd.

YOU MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BY EMAILING HR AT [email protected]. 

Some email correspondence may go to your junk/spam folder. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folder regarding correspondence from Camp Fire Alaska.  Thank you!

*All applicants who are offered employment with Camp Fire Alaska will be subjected to reference checks and a criminal history check through the Alaska Background Check Program. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of both the reference checks and criminal history check in accordance with Municipality of Anchorage Child Care Licensing regulations. 

Camp Fire Alaska Inclusion Statement:

Camp Fire believes in the dignity and the intrinsic worth of every human being. We welcome, affirm, and support young people and adults of all abilities and disabilities, experiences, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, citizenship or immigration status, religion and non-religion, and any other category people use to define themselves or others