Anchorage Public Health Leader - Executive Director

Center for Safe Alaskans; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: 100% employer-paid

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Remote work up to 20%

Job summary

Center for Safe Alaskans in Anchorage, AK, seeks its next Executive Director to advance evidence-based public health, injury prevention, and youth development across Alaska. After retiring longtime leader, Safe Alaskans is positioned to deepen impact, diversify funding, and expand partnerships while maintaining a strong team.

The ideal candidate will bring Alaska experience, public health leadership, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a nonprofit, public health, or mission-driven organization.
• Alaska experience and cultural fluency, including understanding of state communities, systems, and geography.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining partnerships with government agencies, funders, and community organizations.
• Experience leading and investing in staff, building trust and healthy workplace culture.
• Track record working with a board or governance body.
• Experience with evidence-based programming, evaluation, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and work with the board to set organizational priorities.
• Oversee programs including injury prevention initiatives and youth development.
• Lead, develop, and support staff in a collaborative, people-first environment.
• Ensure work is grounded in data-driven practices and public health frameworks.
• Maintain an active presence in the office and community to build trust and teamwork.
• External liaison with funders, partners, and coalition members.
• Oversee budgeting, grants, and financial reporting.
• Strengthen communications to elevate the organization's mission.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Alaska experience

Partnership building

Staff development

Governance & board relations

Data-driven decision making

Grant management

Job description

Center for Safe Alaskans in Anchorage, AK, seeks its next Executive Director to advance evidence-based public health, injury prevention, and youth development across Alaska. After retiring longtime leader, Safe Alaskans is positioned to deepen impact, diversify funding, and expand partnerships while maintaining a strong team.

The ideal candidate will bring Alaska experience, public health leadership, and a collaborative approach.