Executive Director, Disability Rights Leadership

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Rights Louisiana leads advocacy and legal services for people with disabilities across Louisiana. The Executive Director will guide a team of ~50, overseeing operations, finances, and program delivery to safeguard rights and advance systemic change.

The role requires strong nonprofit leadership, strategic relationship building, and the ability to mobilize support from public and private partners to expand impact across the state.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have significant nonprofit leadership and management experience within disability rights, legal advocacy, or a closely related field.
• Strong candidates will demonstrate commitment to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, motivating teams and fostering alignment, and mobilizing public and private support and partnership for the systems change and direct service work DRLA does.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization and deliver strategic direction.
• Oversee organizational development and supervise senior staff.
• Manage ~ $5M annual budget and ensure compliance with legal and funder requirements.
• Represent DRLA publicly and elevate the organization’s profile across Louisiana and nationwide.
• Foster an internal culture of collaboration and growth.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Budget management

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Disability Rights Louisiana leads advocacy and legal services for people with disabilities across Louisiana. The Executive Director will guide a team of ~50, overseeing operations, finances, and program delivery to safeguard rights and advance systemic change.

The role requires strong nonprofit leadership, strategic relationship building, and the ability to mobilize support from public and private partners to expand impact across the state.