The American Council of the Blind (ACB), a national membership organization, is seeking an executive director.
The executive director has major leadership responsibilities in implementing ACB policy initiatives and in advancing fundraising and development activities. The executive director reports through the ACB president to the board of directors.
The executive director is responsible for hiring, supervising, evaluating, and discharging staff operating out of ACB’s national office in Washington, D.C. In addition, the executive director coordinates all fiscal management activities in conjunction with ACB’s chief financial officer based in Minneapolis, Minn. The executive director also administers the annual ACB operating budget within written policy parameters developed by the ACB budget committee.
The executive director oversees all special documentation including reports, memoranda, resolutions, and proposals necessary for implementation of policies established by the board of directors and/or in fulfillment of other organizational obligations. In addition, he or she coordinates efforts to secure grants, bequests, memorial contributions, and other gifts to ACB.
The executive director represents the ACB before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and other bodies affecting national policy toward blind and visually impaired individuals. He or she serves as the primary contact with affiliated organizations serving blind and visually impaired constituencies and also undertakes special projects at the direction of the ACB president.
Candidates for this position must have: (1) strong analytical ability; (2) well developed administrative skills; (3) excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; (4) capability to facilitate programs and projects; and (5) familiarity with contemporary data processing systems, Internet usage, and current access technology.
Applicants must possess effective facilitative and problem-solving skills and should be prepared to address policy issues proposed by ACB constituents. Applicants should have substantial supervisory experience, preferably including previous work with a national non-profit organization. Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the Executive Director Search Committee, c/o American Council of the Blind, 1155 15th Street NW, Suite 1004, Washington, DC 20005.