Director of Community Moblization

Overview: This position will advance local strategies to ending the HIV and Hep C epidemics by planning and executing regional priority projects and analyzing available data to identify inequities and promote strategies to increase health and racial equity within 5 NYS regions. Responsible for coordinating the Albany Damien Center's efforts as the upstate NY lead agency for the Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Community Mobilization Initiative and the formation of five regional Hep C Coalitions under the Community Planning and Coalition Building for Hepatitis C Elimination initiative. The initiatives’ intent is to enhance the capacity of eleven (11) ETE Regional Steering Committees and form five (5) regional Hep C Coalitions in five (5) locations located in Albany, Hudson Valley, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester areas.

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director Supervises: 6 Regional Coordinators

Status: Full Time (37.5 hrs.), Exempt, Benefits Eligible, $75k – $80k annual salary

Location: Remote (within the above identified regions, with 25% travel in NYS

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health or related field, and four years of experience supporting/advocating regional committees/coalitions working on public health issues.
• 3-5 years of program management, staff supervision, and federal/state grant delivery, reporting, and financial management experience in a non-profit setting.
• Experience with group facilitation, community mobilization, and coordinating groups to provide legislative advocacy and education.
• Experience in working with diverse populations, including those who are impoverished and disenfranchised.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Clean, valid NYS driver’s license.

Skills

• Proven management skills with experience leading teams in community or social service settings.
• Strong background in program development, implementation, and evaluation within diverse communities.
• Excellent relationship management skills to build partnerships across sectors and foster community trust.
• Effective supervision skills with a track record of mentoring staff and volunteers toward shared objectives. This role is perfect for motivated professionals eager to make a tangible difference by mobilizing communities toward positive change!

Responsibilities:

• Hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate staff, ensuring staff have the support, training, and other resources necessary.
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of program goals and objectives ensuring that performance outcomes and contractual obligations are met.
• Provide support and structure for the community partners and persons with lived experience of HIV and HVC in 5 upstate NY regions (Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and Hudson Valley).
• Oversee the coordination of Regional Steering Committee and Coalition meetings, minutes, attendance, and access.
• Develop, conduct, and summarize a needs assessment in each upstate NY region. In consultation with regional committees, support developing and implementing an action/work plan.
• Work to identify and engage other community, government, and non-traditional partners to support the regional efforts.
• Organize NYS legislative awareness and education days in Albany and in regional in-district offices.
• Assist in other public health issues if/when they arise (e.g., local STI case increases, outbreaks, emergencies.)
• Fully engage in self-care to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

The Albany Damien Center’s mission is to enhance the lives of people impacted by HIV, homelessness, and mental health in an inclusive environment. Our vision is a more equitable community where people achieve their desired potential.

The Albany Damien Center is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates, women, persons from our LGBTQ community, persons with lived experience of HIV and/or Hep C, and persons formerly homeless.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000