Executive Leader for Disability Rights & Policy Impact

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

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