Chief Executive Officer

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

SEP-IRA retirement benefit

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM) seeks a mission-driven CEO to lead the organization in advancing the rights of New Mexicans with disabilities. The CEO will work with a talented team of attorneys and advocates, reporting to the Board of Directors and guiding strategic and operational initiatives across education, employment, accessibility, and healthcare access.

DRNM is the state’s federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency and a member of the National Disability Rights Network; the

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, legal policy, and operational leadership for DRNM.
• Oversee financial and grant management to support program delivery.
• Represent DRNM to policymakers, media, and the disability community statewide.

Job description

Position Description

Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM), the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency, seeks a dynamic, mission-driven CEO to lead the organization into its next chapter of advancing the legal rights of New Mexicans with disabilities. For nearly 50 years, DRNM has protected, promoted, and expanded the rights of people with disabilities through individual legal representation, systemic advocacy, abuse and neglect investigations, and public policy work across the state. About DRNM: As a member of the National Disability Rights Network, DRNM provides legal advocacy, information and referral, self-advocacy assistance, training, technical assistance, and systems monitoring to protect the rights of New Mexicans with disabilities, including in areas such as education, employment, community integration, accessibility, self-determination, and access to health care. DRNM is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by an Advisory Council. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic, legal policy, and operational leadership; oversee financial and grant management; represent DRNM to policymakers, media, and the disability community statewide; and lead a talented team of attorneys and advocates in advancing DRNM's mission.

Employment Benefits

• DRNM offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fringe benefits include health and dental insurance, accrued annual and sick leave, life and AD&D insurance, a SEP-IRA retirement benefit, paid holidays, etc.

DRNM is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace.