Executive Director - Full Time, San Francisco, CA
Start Date: April - August 2012
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@faceaids.org. Reference "Executive Director" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible.
Organizational Overview:
FACE AIDS is building a global movement of young leaders to fight HIV/AIDS and promote global health equity.
The disparity in HIV prevalence, health outcomes, and access to quality health care between the world's rich and the world's poor is unjust and unacceptable. Combating these global health challenges requires strong leadership and innovative ideas. Many of today's youth are passionate about tackling these challenges, but often feel unsure about whether and how they can make a difference. Without a path from inspiration to action, young people do not achieve their potential impact, delaying the creation and implementation of much needed solutions to our world's inequities.
FACE AIDS mobilizes and equips emerging young leaders with the skills, resources, and peer community needed to take action to change the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and global health inequities. Alumni, armed with the experience and conviction that come from participation in FACE AIDS, go on to play critical leadership roles across sectors worldwide to promote health equity. Current programs are in the United and Rwanda, with plans for further international expansion.
Since its founding in 2005, FACE AIDS has:
- Established chapters at over 200 college and high school campuses across the United States, engaging thousands of students annually;
- Served over 1,200 Rwandan youth through leadership skills training, psycho-social support, health education, and socio-economic empowerment;
- Employed and financially empowered over 200 HIV-affected Zambians and Rwandans through our asset-building savings, credit, and business training program;
- Raised more than $2.3 million for Partners In Health to provide high-quality, integrated health care to the rural poor in Rwanda;
- Been recognized for our achievements by President Bill Clinton, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, and Dr. Paul Farmer, among others. Dr. Farmer has said, "FACE AIDS has distinguished itself through its commitment, integrity, innovation, and effectiveness in service of our patients. I give my highest recommendation to FACE AIDS."
Position Overview:
FACE AIDS seeks an outstanding, dedicated leader to serve as its Executive Director beginning in late spring or summer 2012. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will build on FACE AIDS' success to date to achieve significant impact. The ED will lead the strategic growth and development of the organization, setting and achieving ambitious goals at this critical and exciting juncture in the organization's trajectory. To enable this, the ED will secure funding to support FACE AIDS' operations and programs; lead and manage a high-performance team; cultivate key partnerships; and serve as the face of the organization.
This position requires exceptional passion for our work, experience with and/or capacity for fundraising and management, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, start-up work environment.
The Executive Director will work closely with and be supported by FACE AIDS' Board of Directors, an outstanding group of leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors. S/he will oversee a strong staff, currently nine individuals, based in the United States and in Rwanda.
Responsibilities:
Vision and Strategic Leadership:
- Consistently articulate a clear and compelling organizational vision and strategy;
- Refine FACE AIDS' impact strategy, and set and achieve aggressive goals for the organization;
- Provide inspirational leadership and direction to the FACE AIDS staff, volunteers, youth members, and supporters;
Fundraising:
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy and plan;
- Raise funds from individuals, foundations, and corporations;
- Cultivate new funding sources and build a sustainable funding base;
Organizational Management:
- Recruit, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing, globally collaborative staff, and promote a positive work environment;
- Grow and support a strong, engaged Board of Directors;
- Oversee the financial health of the organization by creating and monitoring the annual budget and setting financial priorities;
- Improve all aspects of communications with the goal of creating a stronger, clearer brand;
- Provide administrative oversight, including legal compliance, insurance policies, finances, office systems, and human resources;
Partnership Development:
- Serve as the external face of FACE AIDS by building and managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
- Strengthen existing and cultivate new partnerships in service of FACE AIDS' mission.
Qualifications:
Capabilities and Personal Traits:
- Exceptional drive and passion for our work;
- Mission-driven and self-directed, with a deep sense of integrity, passion, and a positive attitude;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to set clear priorities and delegate;
- Keen analytic, organization, and problem solving skills;
- Entrepreneurial, adaptable, innovative, and action-oriented;
- Knowledgeable and passionate about global health, HIV/AIDS, and international development;
Experience:
- Track record of effectively leading and growing a performance- and outcomes-based organization, team, or project;
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop effective teams and set and achieve strategic objectives;
- Fundraising or sales experience;
- Experience living and/or working in a resource-poor setting preferred, and well-developed cross-cultural competency;
- Experience with student / youth activism and leadership development, and demonstrated interest in and ability to engage students;
Expectations:
- Multi-year commitment;
- Willingness to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area;
- Desire to work hard, frequently beyond 9:00 to 5:00, including some travel.
Benefits:
This is a full-time, salaried position. Health insurance coverage is provided.