Associate Director For Engagement
ABOUT INDIANA AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK
The Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) wants every young person in Indiana to have the best chance at making a great life for themselves and a positive impact in their communities. We believe out-of-school time programming (i.e., before school, after school, and during the summer) can play a major role in that.  For more than two decades, IAN has been committed to out-of-school time (OST) organizations through supports and resources that promote continuous quality improvement of programs, increasing families’ access to OST programming, and advocacy that help to shape the environments in which OST providers serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
IAN’s Associate Director (AD) of Engagement is an experienced community engagement professional who is responsible for developing an increasingly reciprocal engagement between Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN) and Indiana's out-of-school time field, as well as with critical community partners across the state, through the execution of IAN’s engagement strategy.  By providing guidance to regional OST leaders, facilitating partnership and network-building, and convening community partners to achieve a common purpose, the AD of Engagement expands IAN’s presence in regional communities, builds awareness for the importance of OST programming, and fosters engagement.
LOCATION
The AD of Engagement must live in Indiana.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Convener, Engager, Entrepreneurial, Facilitator, Influencer, Networker, Relationship Builder
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESÂ
Coaching & Technical Assistance
- Implement IAN’s regional engagement strategy, which includes providing coaching and technical assistance to OST providers to develop and facilitate a formal and effective network of regions that promote engagement and collaborations.
- Develop and tailor outreach education and information to be relevant and engaging for target audiences.
- Provide coaching to school-community provider partnerships to increase access to high-quality OST programming.
- Support the establishment of proactive advocacy efforts within 11 engagement regions.
 Convening & Facilitating
- Foster regional learning and collaboration opportunities for partners to network, assess the state of OST locally, and develop local action plans.
- Listen to the voices of OST partners and share their ideas and feedback with the IAN team.
- Ensure timely and relevant sharing of organizational and industry updates and data with IAN’s statewide network.
- Support IAN’s Provider Council
Partnerships & Networking
- Execute regional outreach and engagement plan to effectively position the organization within target audiences and build support for OST programs.
- Establish and strengthen partnerships between local communities and IAN and serve as a liaison as those communities undertake efforts to increase access to high-quality OST programming.
- Facilitate OST partner networking opportunities through regional engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with out-of-school time partners, including local and state leaders, educational institutions, and the business community, through one-on-one and group meetings.
- Establish regular engagements with OST providers in each of IAN’s 11 engagement region.
Administration
- Effectively position and support IAN leaders in outreach initiatives.
- Institute tools and metrics for evaluating and reporting on community outreach and engagement efforts. Â Monitor efficacy and adjust as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must demonstrate ability to work in and promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our providers, partners, and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
- Excellent oral, written and technology-based communication skills.
- Experience in developing and executing community outreach strategies.
- Demonstrated experience working and building partnerships with diverse individuals, organizations, and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with philanthropy and how nonprofits function.
- Adept at completing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Working independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with philanthropy and how nonprofits function.
- Adept at completing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years of equivalent experience in community outreach/engagement.
- Passion for youth work and an understanding of the connection between in-school and OST learning
- Willingness to travel throughout the state for outreach activities.
- Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.