The Partnership for After School Education (PASE)

📣 Early bird tickets are on sale now for Activating the Power of Afterschool, PASE’s Annual Conference, returning on July 21, 2026!

Join youth-serving professionals from across New York City for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. From engaging keynotes to interactive workshops, this annual gathering highlights the power of afterschool and the work happening across our sector.

We’re also excited to bring back our dedicated Executive Director track for a second year, featuring curated workshops designed specifically for nonprofit leaders.

🎟️ Purchase your ticket by June 30, 2026 to receive the early bird rate.

🔗 Secure your spot at the link in bio and stay tuned for keynote, workshop, and program announcements. We can’t wait to see you there!

🎓 Supporting young people to and through college takes partnership and communication – this is part of why PASE started our signature College Prep, Access, and Success event, Connecting CBOs and Higher Ed – A College Forum & Fair.

📅 The next event is coming up in just two weeks on June 10th at Barnard College, and we hope you can join us for a session filled with learning and connection.

📣 Whether you are a college advisor at a community-based organization, a higher ed admissions representative, or a college prep, access, and success advocate, we want you in the room with us in two weeks!

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to find ways to get involved.

💡 Have an innovative idea, strategy, or skill to share with NYC afterschool educators and youth-serving professionals?

PASE is now accepting workshop proposals for Activating the Power of Afterschool — our annual conference happening July 21, 2026 at Baruch College’s Vertical Campus.

We’re looking for engaging, interactive workshops on topics including:

✔️ Staff supervision and management
✔️ SEL and mental health
✔️ Supporting neurodivergent learners
✔️ Youth leadership and activism
✔️ College and career readiness
✔️ Effective program design
✔️ Conflict resolution
✔️ And more

We’re especially interested in sessions that are practical, equity-centered, and adaptable across different youth-serving settings.

Have another topic in mind? We’d love to hear it.

📅 Submit your proposal by June 1.

🔗 Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.

📅 Save the Date: Activating the Power of Afterschool returns on July 21, 2026!

Join PASE for our annual citywide conference spotlighting the power of afterschool across NYC. From inspiring keynotes to interactive workshops, this signature event brings together youth-serving professionals for a day of learning and connection.

For the second year in a row, the conference will feature an Executive Director track with curated workshops for nonprofit leaders.

💡 Now accepting workshop proposals!

Do you have strategies, partnerships, or promising practices that could support and inspire fellow youth-serving professionals? We’re looking for engaging sessions that speak to the opportunities and challenges within our sector.

Conference workshops are a great opportunity to share your expertise, elevate your work, and connect with peers from across the city.

🔗 Head to the link in bio to view the proposal form and sign up for a May 20 informational session on creating a standout proposal.

🗓️ And then make sure to submit your idea by June 1!

PASE is hiring - help us find our next Development Associate!

We are looking for a team member to support PASE’s fundraising and development efforts. If you love building donor relationships, crafting compelling stories, and keeping fundraising efforts on track, this role might be a great role for you!

More about the role:

The Development Associate will contribute to the systems, processes, and communications that drive fundraising efforts with individuals, foundations, corporations, and government funding streams. This role will have exposure to different areas of nonprofit development, including individual giving, major events, proposal writing, and grant reporting. This opportunity is ideal for someone who hopes to grow in the field of development while contributing meaningfully to the PASE’s mission and long-term sustainability.

📍 Hybrid | Lower Manhattan
💰 $55-60K

Afterschool transforms young people’s lives. PASE transforms afterschool. Consider joining a team committed to building a brighter future for the young people of New York City.

🔗 Learn more about the position and apply at the link in bio.

Know someone who’d be great at the role? Please share this post far and wide!

🎓 NYC CBO college prep staff — looking to connect with colleges & universities?

🎓 Higher ed reps — want to meet the people supporting NYC students every day?

Join PASE & Barnard College for Connecting CBOs and Higher Ed: A College Forum & Fair

📅 June 10 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Barnard College

✅ Panel on college access & success trends
✅ College fair with 40+ higher ed institutions
✅ Build new connections & partnerships

🔗 Head to the link in bio to register or apply to host a table

Thanks for hosting, and to the William R. Kenan Charitable Trust and Gray Foundation for their support.

🎉 Last month, our 2026 Emerging Leaders in Nonprofit Management cohort celebrated their graduation from the intensive, 3-month leadership program!

The Emerging Leaders program introduces youth development professionals to key topics in nonprofit management.

Throughout the program, the cohort works in small groups on Strategic Challenge Projects, exploring a challenge or opportunity related to nonprofit management or leadership.

This year’s cohort chose a range of topics, from methods to holistically measure impact to strategies to prevent nonprofit staff overwork.

🔗 Curious to view more of this cohort’s learnings? Check out the link in bio to see their final presentations.

Thank you to the MPA Program for their partnership and their commitment to creating dynamic leadership development.

📣 PASE is hiring - help us find our next Program Assistant!

We are looking for a team member to support coordination of PASE’s events and programs for afterschool educators and organizations across New York City. If you love coordinating meaningful programs, bringing events to life, and keeping things running smoothly, this role might be for you!

More about the role:

The Program Assistant will be a key administrative point person for PASE’s program team. This role combines program and event support, ongoing reporting and data management, outreach and communications, and overall administrative support.

📍 Hybrid | Lower Manhattan
💰 $50-55K

Afterschool transforms young people’s lives. PASE transforms afterschool. Consider joining a team committed to building a brighter future for the young people of New York City.

🔗 Learn more about the position and apply at the link in bio.

Know someone who’d be great at the role? Please share this post far and wide!

Calling all NYC summer youth programs! Are you looking for an extra layer of support for your summer students?

There are a few more days to apply for a PASE Morgan Stanley Summer Teaching Fellow!

Summer Teaching Fellow program provides summer youth programs with trained college students who can support sites, including:
🖍️ developing and facilitating educational enrichment activities
📃 curriculum development
📚 small group and one-on-one tutoring

PASE recruits, hires, trains and pays Fellows, who are available for 30 hours/week for 6 weeks starting in July.

Check out the link in bio for more details!