Executive Director

Established in 1990, Project Response, Inc. is a compassionate Healthcare Organization dedicated to serving our diverse community through respect and empathy as together we eliminate HIV in our community. We provide the healthcare and resources needed to help people not just survive, but thrive while living with HIV. Through education, testing, treatment, and ongoing care, we work to reduce the spread of HIV and improve the lives of those we serve.

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Executive Director to oversee the administrative management and daily operations of our organization, including case management, prevention, testing, and clinical services. Building on our strong foundation and continued growth, we seek a leader who will guide the organization into its next chapter of service, innovation, and community impact.

Position Summary

The Executive Director is the senior executive leader of the organization and is accountable to the Board of Directors for advancing the agency’s charitable mission, ensuring long-term sustainability, and providing overall leadership and direction for the agency.

Serving a vulnerable population within the local community, Project Response requires an Executive Director who combines strategic vision, sound business judgment, nonprofit and corporate leadership, community credibility, and organizational accountability with a deep commitment to dignity, access, quality, trust, and responsible stewardship.

• Provide leadership for the agency’s mission, strategy, culture, executive team, financial sustainability, community impact, external relationships, and overall performance.
• Work in close partnership with the Board of Directors and lead the executive team in translating the agency’s charitable purpose into clear strategic priorities, measurable outcomes, and sustainable community impact.
• Ensure the agency remains faithful to its mission, accountable to its Board and stakeholders, responsible in its stewardship of financial and community resources, and responsive to the evolving needs of the vulnerable population it serves.

This position requires an executive who can move effectively between Board governance, long-term planning, executive leadership, financial and operational oversight, funder and community relationships, organizational risk, and significant decisions affecting the people and communities served.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Resource Development

• Provide leadership in developing financial resources to help meet the health and human service needs of the community.
• Maintain Project Response’s leadership role among constituencies, including donors, decision makers, agencies, private and public institutions.
• Collaborate and coordinate effective delivery of services with appropriate community committees, boards and councils.
• Promote Project Response through community presentations and activities.
• Direct financial operations, prepare annual operating budget and accountable for control of these resources once approved.

Planning and Program Development

• Guide the development of, and oversee the implementation and execution of, Project Response’s strategic plan and work plan.
• Recommend changes to existing programs or services and propose implementation of new programs and services to best achieve the agency’s goals and mission.
• Ensure that Project Response facilities, property and equipment are properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with applicable duties and obligations the agency may be subject to, including any legal, tax, regulatory or reporting obligations and compliance with membership requirements of partner agencies and governance entities.
• Build and maintain relationships with members and leaders of the community.

Relationship with the Board of Directors

• Work with the Board to develop policies on issues affecting agency operations and the agency’s approach to best meeting and serving the community’s needs and issues.
• Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors plans for the development of programs and services.
• Demonstrate leadership and compliance with implementing Board directives and policies.
• Manage the affairs of the Corporation consistent with the policies adopted by the Board of Directors.
• Maintain appropriate transparency, communication and relations with the Board of Directors and its committees and keep them informed.
• Administer an orientation program for the Board of Directors.

Personnel Management

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the personnel and human resource functions, including active participation in or approval of key personnel actions and appropriate delegation of management functions and responsibilities to properly trained and qualified personnel.
• Develop, implement and maintain strategies to increase employee and volunteer engagement.
• Supervise and direct staff in the performance of their duties.
• Ensure that goals of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers are met.
• Develop and implement an effective performance review process.
• Foster and maintain a professional and equitable work environment and culture.
• Chief administrative responsibility for ensuring compliance with human resource laws and codes, and with agency personnel policies.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, human services, or related field required. Advanced degree in business, finance, or nonprofit management preferred.
• 5 or more years leading nonprofit or corporate organizations or programs, including working with an organization’s committee or Board of Directors.
• 5 or more years of team leadership, including hiring and performance management.
• 5 or more years in a health care environment required; overseeing clinical personnel preferred.
• Proven track record in recruiting, developing, mentoring and retaining high performing, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams,
• Demonstrated success with grant writing, monitoring, compliance and reporting through relevant supporting agencies preferred.
• Demonstrated success with fundraising and management of fund distribution.
• Working knowledge of non‐profit fiscal management.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to analyze, comprehend and handle detailed, complex concepts and problems while balancing, prioritizing and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to articulate and make well-reasoned judgments and decisions in a timely fashion.
• Plan and implement programs on an agency-wide basis.
• Establish strong and appropriate supervisor relationships.
• Collaborate well with others and ability to develop and maintain smooth and constructive relationships with colleagues and outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet various demands of executive management.
• Convey a professional and positive image and attitude.
• Extensive local travel and some national travel expected.
• Some evening and weekend work required.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Local and some national travel expected.

Personal Characteristics and Skills

• Possess a high level of broad business and management skills.
• Effective at generating resources and financial support for the organization.
• Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good – creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies for broad investment and impact.
• Able to build trust in Project Response and its relevance in the community.
• Values the network and strives to leverage Project Response’s breadth of community presence, relationships, and strategy.
• Understand community trends and human service issues.
• Excels in leadership, teambuilding, effective utilization of volunteer resources, management skills, and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, organization members, and providers.

Physical and Work Environment

This position is based in Melbourne, Florida with an expected salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of an executive leadership role within a healthcare and community-service environment. The Executive Director is expected to maintain a visible leadership presence within the organization and community and may be required to respond to urgent organizational matters outside of normal business hours based on organizational needs. All employees are expected to work in-person in the office most days. Some overnight U.S. travel is required.

Project Response, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary, a learning environment, and employee benefits to include health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a retirement plan. Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@hrofficesavers.com. Project Response participates in the E-Verify program.