Application Guide

How to Apply for Director, U.S. Business Action to End HIV

at Meteorite

🏢 About Meteorite

Meteorite is a nimble, mission-driven organization that leads coalition work to mobilize private sector partners in ending HIV. What sets them apart is their focus on providing free tools, resources, and events, making it easy for businesses to contribute meaningfully. If you want to drive systemic change by leveraging corporate power for public health, this is a unique opportunity.

About This Role

As Director, you will own the strategy and growth of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV initiative, serving as the primary relationship manager for corporate partners and funding partners. You'll convene events, manage a small team, and shape communications—all with the goal of mobilizing businesses to help end HIV in the U.S. This role is impactful because you're directly bridging private sector resources with public health goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a check-in with your team on Asana to review deliverables, followed by a call with a funding partner to discuss their engagement metrics. You might then draft a member newsletter, review a budget report, and later host a virtual event planning session with the Advisory Council. The role balances strategic planning with hands-on execution, all while keeping the coalition's goals on track.

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🎯 Who Meteorite Is Looking For

  • A proven program builder who has led complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives end-to-end, especially with corporate partners and community leaders.
  • Someone who deeply understands how companies think and make decisions—whether from working inside a corporation or through years of partnership—and can translate that into coalition strategy.
  • A hands-on manager experienced with budgets, team leadership, and tools like Asana and HubSpot to keep deliverables on track.
  • An exceptional communicator who can represent the initiative publicly, craft compelling member communications, and synthesize feedback from diverse stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to Meteorite

1

Highlight specific examples of how you've recruited and retained corporate partners for a coalition or similar initiative—quantify growth if possible.

2

Showcase your experience with event planning (virtual and in-person) that drove measurable outcomes, like increased engagement or new members.

3

Mention your familiarity with HIV advocacy or public health coalitions, even if tangential, to demonstrate commitment to the mission.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize project management tools (Asana, HubSpot) and budget oversight—these are explicitly required.

5

In your cover letter, name-drop the U.S. Business Action to End HIV initiative and explain why its model of free tools and resources is effective.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your track record of leading multi-stakeholder programs with corporate partners and achieving measurable results.', 'Your understanding of corporate decision-making and ability to speak their language while advancing public health goals.', 'Your experience managing teams and budgets, and using tools like Asana to keep complex projects on track.', 'Your passion for ending HIV and your vision for how businesses can play a catalytic role.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review the U.S. Business Action to End HIV website and any recent press releases or blog posts to understand current initiatives and language.
  • → Look into Meteorite's other coalition work to grasp their overall approach and how this role fits into the organization.
  • → Research major corporate partners already involved (e.g., Gilead, ViiV) to understand the landscape and potential growth areas.
  • → Read about the national HIV/AIDS strategy (e.g., Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative) to align your vision with broader goals.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you onboarded a new corporate partner and how you ensured their ongoing engagement.
2 How would you prioritize competing demands from funding partners, advisory council members, and your team?
3 Describe your experience designing and hosting a virtual event that drove member participation—what metrics did you use?
4 How do you stay organized when managing multiple deliverables and a small team? Give a specific example using a tool.
5 What's your understanding of the current state of HIV in the U.S., and where do you see the biggest opportunity for business involvement?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter—failing to mention the specific initiative or its free-tools model shows lack of research.
  • Avoid downplaying your corporate experience; this role requires understanding business language, so emphasize it even if you're from the nonprofit side.
  • Don't overlook the team management aspect—if you've never managed people, be ready to discuss how you'd approach it, or highlight relevant indirect leadership.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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