Job Description

NCIL’s mission is to advance the disability-led Independent Living Movement to expand the capacity of Independent Living Programs to enhance the human and civil rights of all people with disabilities.

Executive Director, New River Valley Disability Resource Center (Radford, VA)

• Posted: May 14, 2024

New River Valley Disability Resource Center is a Center for Independent Living located in Radford, Virginia. The Executive Director is its Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Director reports to a majority disabled Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. We encourage all people living with a disability to apply. Please send in a cover letter and resume to kkarney@nrvdrc.org by May 17th.

Our mission is the full participation of people with disabilities in the community, we do this through advocacy, information and referral, peer support, transition services, and building independent skills.

In program development and administration, the Executive Director will:

• Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
• 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.
• Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work.
• 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.

In communications, the Executive Director will:

• 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 services.
• Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups.
• Represent the programs and point of view of NRVDRC to other agencies, organizations, state and federal legislature, and the general public.
• Promote retention and diversity of board members and ensure full representation on the board.
• See that NRVDRC helps consumers and the community with technology and access to materials and services.

In relations with staff, the Executive Director will:

• 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.
• Support a staff of four.

In budget and finance, the Executive Director will:

• Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
• Work with the staff, accountant, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget.
• Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work now and into the future.
• Jointly, with the president and the secretary of the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.

Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the independent living philosophy and empowering people with disabilities.
• Personal experience with disabled people and leadership preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and incorporate the perspectives and input of a diverse range of people, backgrounds, and skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s or advanced professional degree preferred or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Two to three years of leadership and management experience, including personnel management, operations management, and financial management. Experience in business or nonprofit management is preferred, although all industry backgrounds are welcome.
• Work with consumers, advocates, community organizations, legislators, and media on issues that are important to the community.
• Familiarity with grant writing, development activities, and other funding-related opportunities.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate productively with a broad variety of audiences, partners, and constituents.
• Experience in working with governing boards or similar organizations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Radford, VA 24141: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Contact Information

Voice: 202.207.0334
Toll Free: 1.844.778.7961

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