Careers/Employment

Executive Director – The Arc of Southside

Do you believe in Equality, Inclusion, and respect for all people? Then you belong with The Arc!!

The Arc of Southside is seeking an experienced leader with a passion for serving people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and has a demonstrated track record of facilitating organizational excellence through strong leadership and oversight. The Executive Director represents The Arc to the public, leads organizational development and strategic planning in support of organizational mission and goals, optimizes financial performance, oversees program delivery, builds donor relationships and oversees personnel. This role provides leadership, direction and support to the staff and Board of Directors in developing organizational goals, attaining/allocating resources, and establishing policies. This position works closely with community agencies and national/state/local offices of The Arc.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of the function and philosophy of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, experience in non-profit administration, financial and human resource management and knowledge of non-profit funding sources. Skills in written and verbal communication, problem-solving, advocacy, marketing and analysis of technical data related to service delivery are required.  Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree in human services-related field or management related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience leading a public or private organization. Master’s degree and further experience specifically related to intellectual and developmental disabilities are preferred. 

The Arc of Southside is a pro-active agency that advocates for the inclusion of people with ID/DD. In practice and support of our advocacy we manage programs empowering people to choose where and how they live and work.  We are a leader in providing services that support inclusion.

Salary Range $60,000 to $70,000; Excellent Benefit package.

Application review will begin immediately.  Position will remain open until filled.

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