Executive Director

Posted on | by Russell Dawson Rawlings

Community Resources for Independent Living
439 A Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Website: www.crilhayward.org

Full Time; Exempt
On-Site at CRIL Hayward Office
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 + Benefits

Job Summary:

The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors for the day-to-day operations of the organization and for the achievement of major strategic objectives. The Executive Director supervises the Finance Director, Program Director and Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Collaboration/Relations (20–25% of job responsibilities)

  • Provides a visible presence for CRIL in the community. Develops relationships and collaborations with appropriate community and government agencies to build a strong awareness of community needs and the agency’s role in serving those needs.
  • Identifies and manages the resources necessary to accomplish the goals of CRIL.
  • Actively participates in Alameda County’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).  CRIL serves as the fiscal agent for Alameda County’s ADRC.

Fund and Donor Development (10-15% of job responsibilities)

  • Works with the Board to develop and implement a 3-year Strategic Plan and an annual fund development plan, including government, major donor, and foundation support.
  • Works with Board of Directors and development staff to identify and secure necessary financial resources from public and private sources.
  • Responsible for government and foundation funding proposals and reports.

Planning, Program Delivery and Evaluation (15–20%)

  • Advocates for systems and policy changes that affect people with disabilities.

Agency Administration and Professional Development of Staff (25-30%)

  • Ensures fiduciary responsibility, sound financial management and financial accountability for all contributions, income and agency assets.
  • Recruits, builds, and retains a strong staff with a broad range of skills and diversity consistent with community members served.
  • Creates an annual professional development plan designed to develop skills critical to CRIL’s success.
  • Responsible for financial oversight and seeing that all funds are disbursed in accordance with contract requirements and donor designations.
  • Ensures compliance with personnel policies established by the Board of Directors and with all local, federal and state labor regulations.
  • Ensures that there are current job descriptions and that regular performance evaluations are completed
  • Negotiates all agency contracts and grants.
  • Facilitates organization’s management team.

Partnership with the Board of Directors (10–15%)

  • Participates in Board and Board committee meetings.
  • Reports regularly to the Board of Directors regarding organizational objectives, financial status of the organization and other issues relevant to the Board of Directors.
  • Provides the Board of Directors with adequate information to assist members in reaching decisions and in formulating necessary policies.
  • Assists the Board of Directors in their roles and responsibilities by providing support, education and leadership.
  • Supervises the implementation of Board of Director’s policies.
  • Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of the issues and stakeholders surrounding the issues of people with disabilities and the independent living movement.
  • Develops a process for planning, implementing, and evaluating short and long-range strategy and goals for the agency.
  • Oversees, manages and implements the development of CRIL’s programs, services and resources.
  • Manages programs and services consistent with the mission, values and goals of the agency.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree OR at least 4 years of Disability Services and/or Independent Living work experience
  • 3-5 years senior management experience in the nonprofit or public sector, including experience working and partnering with a Board of Directors.
  • Ability to attract, develop and retain staff/volunteers as well as maintain a high level of performance and effectively utilize their talents.
  • Lived experience of disability and/or knowledge of or experience with the independent living philosophy and movement.
  • The ability to effectively represent CRIL and its programs and consumers among the varied stakeholders.
  • Financial and/or business management with a budget of $1,000,000 or greater, including budgeting, oversight, compliance, and reporting abilities.
  • Excellent grant-writing and fund-raising experience with a proven track record in developing and maintaining government, foundation, corporate, and individual donor support.
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends to support Board of Directors and community events as needed.
  • Familiarity with computer technology, Internet, Cloud storage, Social Media, MS Office applications and website updates/website content management, and the ability to keep abreast of new technology (including artificial Intelligence).
  • Strong communication skills – including speaking, writing, meeting facilitation, and consensus building (may be through an interpreter or assistant).
  • Ability to interact with CRIL stakeholders and community members from diverse cultural, economic, educational, and vocational backgrounds.
  • Extensive experience in community collaboration and networking.
  • Ability to travel statewide for occasional meetings, including IL association meetings

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Public relations and marketing experience.
  • Knowledge of the CRIL service community and stakeholders.
  • Bilingual in Spanish, other Alameda County threshold languages, or in ASL.

CRIL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates for this search. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]