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Description
Center for Safe Alaskans | Executive Director | Anchorage, Alaska
The Position: Executive Director
Center for Safe Alaskans seeks its next Executive Director to carry forward a legacy of evidence-based public health work, injury prevention, and youth development across Alaska. Following the planned retirement of its longtime Executive Director, Safe Alaskans is well positioned for this transition: financially stable, trusted by partners across Alaska and beyond, and home to a committed team that is widely regarded as the organization's greatest strength. The next Executive Director will build on this strong foundation, deepening the organization's impact while diversifying its funding base and growing its partnerships.
The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience in public health, community health, or a related mission-driven field and genuine connections to Alaska. This is a role for someone who leads with curiosity, takes time to understand what is working, and builds from there.
About Center for Safe Alaskans
The core purposes of the Center for Safe Alaskans are to prevent injuries, promote wellbeing, and improve safety for all Alaskans. Founded in 1998 as the Alaska Injury Prevention Center through a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration "Safe Communities America" grant, the organization has grown into a statewide, national, and international leader in evidence-based public health programming, community engagement, and youth development.
Compensation and Application Information
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Anchorage.
Safe Alaskans provides competitive benefits including 100% employer-paid employee health, dental, and vision coverage, and an employer contribution to a health savings account. Retirement with 3% employer contributions and up to a 3% match beginning after 12 months. Generous paid time off, nearly 30 days per year plus 12 paid holidays.
This role requires flexibility, including travel within Alaska and nationally, and evening or weekend availability when necessary. Safe Alaskans values work-life harmony for its team, and the Executive Director plays a central role in protecting that for staff while also meeting the specific demands of this position.
This position is eligible for up to 20% of routine remote work each week or while traveling for work, consistent with the schedule for most staff.
Finalists will be required to complete a criminal background check.
To learn more and apply, visit https://www.forakergroup.org/site/index.cfm/cboard-view/11621. For questions, contact Joe Kiefer, Leadership Transition Guide, at joe.kiefer@forakergroup.org. Communications will be treated in confidence. Resumes will be accepted until November 5, 2026. Resume reviews begin immediately.
