Director of The Center to End The Epidemic

National Minority Aids Council•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NMAC is a national HIV organization that offers capacity building, leadership development, policy education, and public engagement to end the HIV epidemic among communities most impacted in the United States. The Director of the Center to End the Epidemic provides senior-level leadership for NMAC’s Center to End the Epidemic, overseeing strategy, implementation, performance, and sustainability of federally funded and mission-critical initiatives focused on ending the HIV epidemic. This role has primary responsibility for the successful execution of the CDC PS24‑0020 Workforce Development and Sustainability for Community‑Based Organizations (CBOs) project, ensuring programmatic excellence, fiscal accountability, compliance, and measurable impact. The Director shapes the long‑term vision of the Center, strengthens national partnerships, and ensures NMAC remains a thought leader in HIV workforce development, capacity building, and racial health equity. This is a CDC grant‑funded leadership position, contingent upon continued funding and compliance with grant requirements.

Requirements

Advanced leadership and strategic management skills
Strong understanding of HIV prevention, care, and workforce challenges
Demonstrated experience managing federally funded public health initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage complex partnerships and high‑stakes funder relationships
Strong organizational judgment and problem‑solving ability
Bachelor’s degree required
Extensive experience within NMAC with increasing leadership responsibility
Proven success leading public health or HIV‑focused programs

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, nonprofit management, or related field preferred
Experience with CDC cooperative agreements or similar federal funding preferred

Responsibilities

Set and advance the strategic vision for the Center to End the Epidemic in alignment with NMAC priorities.
Lead multi‑year planning, innovation, and sustainability efforts for center initiatives.
Ensure all programming reflects equity‑centered, community‑informed approaches.
Provide direct oversight of the CDC PS24‑0020 Workforce Development and Sustainability for CBOs project.
Ensure compliance with all CDC programmatic, fiscal, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
Monitor budgets, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with Finance and Programs leadership.
Supervise and support Center staff, including program and evaluation leaders.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture.
Support staff performance, professional development, and retention.
Cultivate and manage relationships with CBOs, healthcare systems, national partners, and funders.
Serve as the primary representative and spokesperson for the Center.
Strengthen cross‑sector partnerships advancing workforce sustainability and epidemic‑ending goals.
Oversee performance monitoring and data‑informed decision‑making.
Translate outcomes and lessons learned into reports, presentations, and funder communications.
Support dissemination of best practices and field leadership.