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Chief Executive Officer
R2 Consults, LLC AIDS Services Coalition
Hattiesburg, MS
$110,000 - $150,000 a year - Full-time
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Description
Chief Executive Officer
AIDS Services Coalition (ASC), Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Start Date: Fall 2025
Application Period: July 1 – August 15, 2025
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000, with excellent benefits
Summary of Requirements
Applicants must have:
A minimum of 5 years leading nonprofit organizations
An advanced degree in social services or a related field
Experience with marginalized populations
Proven management of people and budgets
Experience working in partnership with a Board of Directors
Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership marked by compassion, connection, emotional intelligence, people management skills, and a commitment to self-awareness and lifelong learning.
Organizational Overview
AIDS Services Coalition (ASC), based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a mission-driven nonprofit providing comprehensive services to people living with HIV, those at risk, individuals experiencing homelessness, and others living on society’s margins.
ASC delivers:
Housing support
Medical case management
Mental health services
Nutritional assistance
Prevention and education initiatives
Currently, ASC operates with a $5 million+ annual budget, a staff of 30+, and multiple satellite offices serving five of Mississippi’s nine public health districts. Currently there is limited private funding. The organization is grounded in equity and committed to diversity across race, age, gender expression, and lived experience to reflect the communities served.
Mississippi Context
Mississippi is home to approximately 2.9 million residents. The state faces ongoing challenges related to public health, housing instability, and poverty:
An estimated 12,000 Mississippians live with HIV, though 25% may remain undiagnosed
LGBTQ+ communities face stigma and legal obstacles in accessing care
High poverty rates (~19%) create systemic barriers to health, housing, and opportunity
Homelessness persists, often undercounted, with limited supports in place
Despite these challenges, Mississippi has a rich cultural history and resilient communities. ASC seeks a visionary CEO who can build upon this strength, connect across diverse populations, and lead with courage and innovation.
Leadership Opportunities
The current CEO has led ASC for nearly 20 years. The organization has moved beyond its founding phase and is entering a transformative period of performance and growth.
Mississippi’s cultural and political environments require a culturally competent, strategic leader who can navigate complex systems, work across sectors, and advance public health.
Key opportunities include:
Clinical measures for staff with health outcomes for those assisted to measure and evaluate effectiveness of services in individuals and across the service population.
Expanding ASC’s statewide role as a trusted housing and HIV services provider
Scaling partnerships in mental health, substance use treatment, and housing
Strengthening state and national advocacy efforts
Advancing ASC’s infrastructure, board development, and fundraising strategies
A recent $1.25 million grant from the Jeff Bezos Day One Fund for family homelessness demonstrates ASC’s capacity to attract national investment. These funds remain largely reserved to leverage broader housing expansion initiatives.
Position Vision
To position ASC as Mississippi’s nonprofit for housing and supportive services—serving individuals affected by HIV, mental illness, chemical dependency, and homelessness.
The CEO will develop a high-functioning Board of Directors, elevate ASC’s statewide visibility, and lead efforts to diversify and grow funding while maintaining programmatic excellence.
Position Mission
To guide ASC through a critical leadership transition and ensure its continued growth and impact. The CEO will lead the Board and staff in building a future that secures performance on current programs and expands reach and resources throughout Mississippi. Internal management will require the majority of time up front as the transition and new funding become absorbed and the full staff is recruited, oriented, and trained.
Core Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer will:
Lead the organization, ensuring alignment of staff, programs, finances, and policies with ASC’s mission
Expand statewide relationships to ensure service access and program impact
Grow contributed and contracted revenue annually
Establish internal systems and standards for personnel, operations, and accountability
Build and maintain an engaged, statewide Board of Directors
Advocate for those served at local, state, and national levels
Guide strategic planning, using data and community voice to set direction
Operate using a “nothing about us without us” philosophy (listening to lived experience)
Manage all organizational resources toward strategic goals
Ensure transparent, high-quality communications across all audiences
Oversee program implementation with quality, confidentiality, and outcomes tracking
Deliver balanced budgets and accurate financial reporting
Lead fundraising efforts from individual, corporate, foundation, and government sources
Monitor staff performance and ensure strong supervision across all teams
Direct hiring, retention, and staff development
Manage ASC’s public image and messaging for mission alignment and impact
Ensure compliance with all audit, grant, and reporting requirements
Maintain and evolve the organizational vision through data, feedback, and collaboration
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