Join Our Board of Directors!

The Appalachian Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is seeking passionate and dedicated individual to serve on our Board of Directors. If you're committed to empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting independent living, we want to hear from you!

As a Board member, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of ACIL and ensuring that our services continue to make a positive impact in our community.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to meredith.pride@wvacil.org.  For more information, please contact Meredith Pride at (304) 965-0376.

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ACIL Executive Director

(Full-Time Exempt Position)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for leading ACIL in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
•  Knowledge of the civil rights movement for people with disabilities including current trends and issues, federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
• Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for developing other revenues necessary to support ACILs mission.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of ACIL, to include submission to the Board of Directors a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Meet regularly with the Board of Directors to discuss progress of the Center’s goals and objectives and to identify needs and develop strategies for service.
• Schedule regular staff meetings to assess progress, identify needs and set priorities.
• Ensure that all personnel and consumer privileged information is kept in the strictest of confidence and HIPPA regulations followed.
• Responsible for the implementation of ACILs five core services.
• Responsible for the enhancement of ACILs image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations, and excellent coalition-building skills.
• Oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
• Supervise, collaborate and responsible for hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and grants made and entered into on behalf of the organization.
• Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Planning and operation of annual budgets.
• Serve as ACIL’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and public.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance ACILs Mission.
• Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operations.
• Review and approve all contracts for services.
• Participate in training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skill consistent with a personalized individual professional development plan.
• Oversee the JobQuest employment program, ensuring its effective operation and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage the Garden of Giving Food Pantry, including daily operations and inventory management.
• Supervise and maintain community-raised garden beds, fostering community engagement and ensuring sustainable growth.

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Five or more years of nonprofit or governmental experience, preferably in independent living; of which two years must be administrative or supervisory level responsibility. Master’s or other advanced degree may substitute for administrative/supervisory experience requirement.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience and skills in working with a Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.

Salary Range:

Salary is negotiable ($51,000 - $66,000) (includes $3,000 increase for health insurance purchase), plus benefits including dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, IRA with company match, annual, holiday, and sick leave.

How to Apply:

Submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample (preferably a narrative from a grant proposal) by Wednesday, January 15, 2025 to meredith.pride@wvacil.org or mail to 4710 Chimney Drive, Suite C, Charleston, W.V. 25302.

ACIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.