CEO for Deaf Community | Strategic Leader & Advocate

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. seeks a visionary CEO to provide strategic direction and oversee operations for about 70 staff across multiple centers, guiding programs, finances and fundraising while strengthening ties with the Board and the Deaf communities served.

The CEO will advance advocacy, ensure compliance, oversee budgets, and nurture partnerships with funders, government agencies and community stakeholders, with emphasis on accessibility, inclusion and ASL-fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nonprofit management or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum four years of senior management experience.
• Experience with fundraising, grants and financial oversight.
• Fluency in American Sign Language and deep Deaf community knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to advance GLAD’s mission and long-term goals.
• Oversee board relations with timely, comprehensive reporting and planning.
• Manage daily operations for ~70 employees across multiple centers; ensure program quality.
• Lead fundraising efforts and grants management to secure financial resources.
• Advocate for inclusion, accessibility and Deaf communities in public and governmental affairs.

Skills

ASL fluency

Deaf culture knowledge

Board governance

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nonprofit management or related field

Job description

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. seeks a visionary CEO to provide strategic direction and oversee operations for about 70 staff across multiple centers, guiding programs, finances and fundraising while strengthening ties with the Board and the Deaf communities served.

The CEO will advance advocacy, ensure compliance, oversee budgets, and nurture partnerships with funders, government agencies and community stakeholders, with emphasis on accessibility, inclusion and ASL-fluent