Executive Director, Filipino Task Force on AIDS

Location: San Francisco, California

Founded in March 1988, the Filipino Task Force on AIDS provides crucial HIV and AIDS services, information, and advocacy to diverse segments of the Filipino community through educational outreach activities, community events, workshops at social, civic and church organizations with a high Filipino base, interview and public service announcements in print, radio and television, and one on one conversations with community members. FTFA fills a unique niche in the San Francisco Bay Area, targeting Filipinos, a historically underserved population that does not usually benefit from mainstream sources of HIV information.

Position Narrative:
FTFA seeks a dynamic individual with the leadership skills and vision to direct a strong and growing organization. The Executive Director will supervise staff; manage ongoing and newly developed programs, oversee fiscal operations, coordinate grant writing and fund development; represent the agency and facilitate community relations and inter-agency collaborations, and administer grants. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Personnel Management: Supervise program and administrative staff; promote teambuilding, encourage staff development and training; foster community; implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Fundraising: Coordinate fund development activities in conjunction with the Board, staff, and volunteers, including donor cultivation, grant-writing, and fundraiser support.
• Fiscal Oversight: Ensure overall fiscal health of the agency; develop and manage annual budget.
• Program Management: Oversee program direction and operations; provide support and expertise to staff involved in case management; supervise systems operations for data collection and program evaluation.
• Grants Management: Ensure compliance with grant requirements; manage and implement grant projects; prepare activity and budget reports.
• Community Relations and Inter-Agency Collaborations. Build and maintain the agency's relationship with the Filipino and Asian/Pacific Islander community, represent the agency and network with other AIDS organizations, NGOs, and the media.
• Board Related Responsibilities. Represent staff to the Board of Directors by attending board meetings and other board events. Present regular staff reports to inform the Board of developments in program, activities and concerns, including financial and personnel issues.
• Liaison with the Board to develop joint staff-board strategic planning and policy, and program development.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to the Filipino culture.
• A bachelor's degree is required, master's degree preferred. Degree in health or human services related field preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in administrative and fiscal management, supervision, written communication, organization development, and problem solving.
• 3 years experience working with a community-based organization, 2 years of which are with the Filipino American community.
• Effective public speaking, public relations, and fund raising skills.
• Knowledge of HIV and its impact on the target population.
• Knowledge of Tagalog, or one or more Filipino dialect preferred, but not required.M

To apply, send resume, grant-writing sample (limit three pages), and letter of intent (limit one page) indicating specific skills and experience that you will bring to FTFA to:
   E.D. Search Committee
   Filipino Task Force on AIDS
   109 Bartlett Street, Suite 204
   San Francisco, CA 94110

The Filipino Task Force on AIDS is committed to end the increasing risk of HIV and AIDS in the Filipino community. It endeavors to mobilize the community to join us in our heartfelt concern, and our efforts to improve the health and well-being of individuals, their families and other groups vulnerable to HIV and AIDS through linguistically and culturally appropriate outreach, prevention education and advocacy.

FTFA does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability status, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.