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Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) Director

KYOSA is seeking a full-time Director. This role is employed and supported through KYOSA’s fiscal sponsor, Partners For Change, and is funded by a grant from the C.S. Mott Foundation.

KYOSA works to expand the growth, development, and accessibility of quality out-of-school (OST) programs across Kentucky, and Partners for Change works side by side with school districts to enhance out-of-school time, mentoring, and family engagement programs —bringing added capacity, expertise, and resources.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who can cultivate statewide partnerships, identify emerging opportunities, and position KYOSA for long-term growth. This includes strengthening relationships with schools and childcare providers, community organizations, policymakers, funders, and statewide coalitions to expand the reach, visibility, and impact of Kentucky’s out-of-school time ecosystem. The Director will proactively pursue opportunities for collaboration, align statewide efforts, and deepen KYOSA’s role as a trusted convener and leader in the OST space.

• Results oriented – a results-focused orientation with a proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Agile learner – ability to think strategically, foresee opportunities and challenges, and adapt as needed.
• Strong communicator – excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Detail oriented – exceptional capacity to manage details, organize, and keep things moving forward.
• Action oriented – enjoys working hard, tackling challenges, and is not afraid to take ownership of a situation.
• Relationship Builder – can engage with a variety of partners, providers, agencies and stakeholders to advance the work of KYOSA.

The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is part of the Mott Foundation’s 50 State After school Network, working to increase access to high‑quality learning and OST opportunities across Kentucky. KYOSA collaborates with partners statewide to develop, lead, coordinate, and implement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children, youth, and families through school‑linked after school, summer, and expanded learning programs. KYOSA’s work focuses on:

• Partnership Development:
  Building and sustaining local, regional, and statewide partnerships that support advocacy and policy development.
• Policy:
  Advancing statewide policies and securing resources that sustain after school, summer, and expanded learning programs.
• Program Quality:
  Supporting systems that ensure high‑quality programming grounded in positive youth development and strong outcomes.

Status:
Full time

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits:
Comprehensive Benefit Plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability and additional Voluntary Options for Employees. Paid time off, 9 paid holidays and an extended paid holiday office closure between the Christmas and New Year holiday.

• Strategy Development: Collaboratively develop KYOSA’s strategic plan and implement shared systems to track projects and deliverables. Provide regular progress updates and insights to Partners For Change and KYOSA Strategic Leadership Teams.
• Administration & Finance: Work in close alignment with Partners For Change to monitor budgets, ensure financial decisions support organizational strategic goals, and uphold internal and grant compliance, while regularly reporting progress and insights to the KYOSA Strategic Leadership Team.
• Coordination with Partners: Coordinate with appropriate Partners For Change and KYOSA Strategic Leadership Team members to ensure all Mott Foundation processes and procedures are followed for all aspects of the initiative.
• Budget Monitoring: Monitor and analyze multiple budgets and grants; review and approve requisitions and requested budget revisions, ensuring best practices and compliance.
• Partnership Development: Identify opportunities to expand KYOSA’s statewide presence, influence, and partnership base in alignment with emerging needs, funding opportunities, and state priorities. Build and…