Recruiting New Leaders

Overview

Join the CAN Leadership Team!

The California AfterSchool Network Leadership Team is a geographically, professionally, and culturally diverse group of Out-of-School Time (OST), including Expanded Learning interest holders charting the course for CAN. As the primary governing body of CAN, the Leadership Team guides all aspects of CAN’s work, including its strategy, procurement, and use of resources, as well as the leadership team and field committee operations and executive director support. Leaders serve for three-year terms and participate in ad-hoc Action Teams. CAN is a Collaborative Impact partner (fiscally sponsored project) of the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC). Therefore, the FoundationCCC board maintains fiduciary responsibilities for CAN and the role of the Leadership Team. 

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Apply for the 2024-25 CAN Leadership Team!
Deadline: Extended to January 20, 2024

Join the CAN Leadership Team

Thank you for your interest in serving on the CAN Leadership Team. The information needed to apply is outlined below for the 2024-25 recruitment process.  

CAN is Seeking New Leaders

CAN has a biannual process for recruiting new Leadership Team members (Leaders) that begins in October during the recruitment year. This year, CAN is seeking 10+ new Leaders. Yes, we are looking for you! We seek diverse perspectives related to advancing out-of-school time in California. No matter your leadership or expertise level, you have something to offer. Your voice and perspective are more than enough to begin leading today!

Application Process & Next Steps

This application includes multiple sections. Applicants can save their application and return to the process from the same device if needed. Additionally, applicants can upload a resume as part of the application process. 

We have linked resources below to help familiarize applicants with the California AfterSchool Network’s scope of work and support the new Leadership Team member application process:

The estimated application completion time is 30-45 minutes. Complete the application survey and submit (upload) your resume before the December 20, 2024 deadline. You will have an opportunity to upload your resume at the end of the application survey. 

The submission deadline has been extended to January 20, 2024. 

Questions? Please contact Jeff Davis at jdavis@afterschoolnetwork.org with any questions.

Access the application here. 

Application and Decision-Making Timeline 

  • October 28 - January 20, 2025: The application is open
  • January – March 2025: Application Review and Selection Process
  • April 2025: New CAN Leaders are selected and announced

What to Expect During the Leadership Team Onboarding Process and Year 1

Selected applicants who become new Leadership Team members can ensure their success as CAN Leaders and will be supported with an orientation to CAN’s work and the role of CAN Leader.