Mission The Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center ("HERC") has been dedicated to improving area residents' quality of life since 2001. HERC reduces disparities between the health of this at-risk community and the rest of San Francisco's population through health assessments, education, counseling, and appropriate referrals to qualified medical providers. Our primary focus today is on respiratory diseases, including Asthma and COPD, but we are also active in broader projects, including advocacy for environmental justice and policy changes that promote clean air and improve public health. Vision HERC's three year vision is to improve our successful model of environmental advocacy and community health services as we expand our mission scope to address community health conditions including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. To achieve this vision, HERC will seek to establish strategic partnerships with other health service providers in Bayview Hunters Point and the broader Bay Area. POSITION The Executive Director ("ED") is the Chief Executive Officer of HERC. The ED reports to the Board of Directors, and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for HERC's staff, programs, expansion, fundraising, and the consistent achievement of HERC's mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of all aspects of HERC and the surrounding community. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Management Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy to achieve its mission, and that it makes consistent and timely progress towards strategic goals. Recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals. Ensure ongoing excellence in all aspects of HERC, including finance, administration, fundraising, communications, systems, and rigorous program evaluation. Actively engage and energize HERC staff, volunteers, board members, community members, partnering organizations, and funders. Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors. Seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for operations. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field. Communications See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public. Human Resources Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place. See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization. Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people. Budget, Finance, & Fundraising Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work. Jointly, with the president and secretary of the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents. Expand fundraising activities to support existing program operations and expansion. Identify potential revenue streams to support community services.