Director of Technology

FLSA status : Exempt, not eligible for overtime

Reports to : AACRE Executive Director

Deadline : December 19, 2025

Position Overview

The Director of Technology leads the department responsible for overseeing hardware, software, and network systems across the AACRE network, and partners with other AACRE departments and groups to strengthen donor management, communications, and advocacy databases and tools—ensuring integration, reliability, and usability across platforms. This position provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure that technology resources are effective, efficient, secure, and aligned with both network and group goals. By aligning systems and tools with programmatic and operational priorities, the Director ensures that technology enhances collaboration, increases staff capacity, and supports the mission-driven work of AACRE and its network groups. The Director leads technology strategy, planning, policy, budgeting, major projects, security, disaster recovery, and risk management. The role depends on strong partnerships with other department and group leaders to identify challenges, co-design practical solutions, and ensure technology decisions advance shared priorities. The Director also guides and develops a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of service, collaboration, and continuous learning to meet the evolving needs of the network.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership and Management

• Provide vision and direction for technology infrastructure and policies across the AACRE network, ensuring that all systems are secure, scalable, and integrated to support both operational and mission-driven goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of technology strategy, governance, and policies to strengthen efficiency, reliability, and data integrity across the network.
• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection policies and ensure compliance with standards for access, retention, and privacy.
• Oversee risk management and disaster recovery planning, proactively addressing vulnerabilities and system redundancy.
• Partner with AACRE departments and AACRE groups to identify and implement technology solutions that reduce manual work, streamline workflows, and empower staff.
• Ensure the effectiveness and integration of donor, communications, and advocacy databases and tools (including Salesforce and EveryAction), aligning data practices and syncing across platforms.
• Lead communications with AACRE network groups on key updates, emerging risks, and technology-related policies.
• Oversee technology department operations related to network installations, and hardware and software updates, for all AACRE groups and the CAA San Francisco Chinatown office.
• Lead technology department in providing technical support for time-sensitive projects, rapid response events, including supporting on individual requests as needed.
• Ensure all IT operations with applicable laws, codes, and regulations, and reflect the latest industry standards, rules, and best practices.
• Partner closely with other departments—including Finance, HR, and Administration—and with AACRE groups to prioritize technology solutions that improve effectiveness, coordination, compliance, and staff experience.
• Work collaboratively with department and group leaders to assess needs, translate them into actionable technology plans, and ensure solutions are designed for long-term usability and sustainability across the network.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and coordinate work across multiple teams focusing on technology implementation, adoption, and management across the network.

Organizational Leadership and Development

Staff Supervision and Team Development

Vendor Contracts and Financial Management

Fundraising and Resource Development

Training and Capacity Building

Other Duties

Qualifications

To Apply

Upload a resume and cover letter on this Gusto page : https : / / bit.ly / 4i9YZ5e . In the cover letter, highlight relevant experience and describe your interest in this position and AACRE. Please note that incomplete applications that do not include cover letters and resumes will not be considered.

AACRE is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone is valued and discrimination has no place. We are committed to serving the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and strongly encourage women, trans and gender expansive individuals, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities to apply.

AACRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all qualified candidates for employment regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, arrests or conviction records, or veteran status.

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