We are hiring an Executive Director!

We need someone bold enough, confident enough, (and/or crazy enough) to lead the Appalachian Center for Independent Living (ACIL) through these “uncertain times.” We want someone committed to the mission of the Independent Living community no matter what the future holds.

Ideally, that means fund raising experience, and grant writing experience, and public speaking experience, and advocacy experience, and demonstrated team building and management skills, and solid budget and financial management abilities. No one has all of those qualities, but those are the factors we will value.

Also, are you a person with a disability, or have lived disability experience in your own life or family? Experience and understanding of the issues facing individuals with disabilities is an obvious consideration for being an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Our offices are fully accessible, and a previous director of several decades was wheelchair mobile. We very much encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.

ACIL has not done major fund raising in the past, instead relying primarily upon government funding. We know, given the current public funding chaos, that we need a director who can help us learn to build a more resilient program. If you have managed those sorts of activities in the past, that will be a strong consideration for us.

ACIL is a small dynamic nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals with significant disabilities in West Virginia to live independently. In recent years, our 6-person staff (including the director) have made significant strides in program development, community engagement, improving our installed technology, and expanding our service offerings. We believe there’s a great base to build upon to lead ACIL into the next phase of growth and impact.

We believe we offer a competitive salary range ($51,000 to $66,000) for the post. Please see below for more information regarding the position, including the technical job description, summary of benefits, and minimum qualifications. Please apply as soon as possible, certainly by Friday, April 18, 2025. We may move quickly on highly qualified applications.

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to Meredith Pride, Acting Executive Director, at meredith.pride@wvacil.org or mail to 4710 Chimney Drive, Suite C, Charleston, WV 25302. You can also find us on Indeed.
 

POSITION:

ACIL Executive Director

(Full-Time Exempt Position)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.   Responsible for leading ACIL in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.

2.   Knowledge of the civil rights movement for people with disabilities including current trends and issues, federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability.

3.   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.

4.   Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

5.   Responsible for developing other revenues necessary to support ACILs mission.

6.   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.

7.   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.

8.   Schedule regular staff meetings to assess progress, identify needs and set priorities.

9.   Ensure that all personnel and consumer privileged information is kept in the strictest of confidence and HIPPA regulations followed.

10. Responsible for the implementation of ACILs five core services.

11. 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.

12. Oversee and implement appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.

13. Supervise, collaborate and responsible for hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.

14. Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and grants made and entered into on behalf of the organization.

15. 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.

16. Strategic planning and implementation.

17. Planning and operation of annual budgets.

18. Serve as ACIL’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and public.

19. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance ACILs Mission.

20. Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operations.

21. Review and approve all contracts for services.

22. Participate in training opportunities to enhance knowledge and skill consistent with a personalized individual professional development plan.

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:

$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.