[THP/FANet] FW: Survivability - Confidentiality & Vision

[Cheryl O'Neill]

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IDEAL POSITION FOR GROWTH-MINDED PERSON WHO WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

Do you enjoy flying by the seat of your pant(suit)? Executive Director for
fast-growing Center for Independent Living, a consumer-driven nonprofit
empowering people with disabilities by increasing choice, access and
inclusion. Lane Independent Living Alliance (LILA) is based in Eugene with
offices in Salem. Do you have strong skills in financial and people
management? Do you enjoy public speaking and building community
partnerships? LILA has experienced rapid and steady growth since 2004. We've
jumped from 7 to 37 employees, our budget has grown from $100,000 to over
$600,000, and we're poised for continued expansion with new, state-wide
responsibilities. Current starting salary is $40,000 per year with health
insurance, with a strong opportunity for continuing growth. (The salary for
this position has grown 300% since the position was created in 2004,
starting at $1,200 per month with no benefits. Not bad for a grassroots
nonprofit!) Personal experience with disability and/or knowledge of
Independent Living a plus. You'll enjoy a friendly working atmosphere, a
supportive board, and a great Assistant Director (she wrote this). Our
headquarters are in a skylit Atrium building, and you'll have a corner
office with windows where you'll engage in truly meaningful work that's
exciting and constantly creative. 

Email cover letter and resume by MONDAY, MAY 19. 


Job Description 
Executive Director 
Overview: The Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of Lane
Independent Living Alliance, one of 8 certified Centers for Independent
Living (CILs) in Oregon. CILs are grassroots, consumer-driven organizations
working which recently became the statewide business and information center
for the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Executive Director leads the
organization in addressing issues that affect the lives of people with
disabilities. She/he ensures proper administration of contracts, budgets,
finances, personnel, operations, agency and contract goals, resource
development, and marketing. She/he carries out the policies and direction
established by the Board of Directors, and ensures that LILA complies with
all the laws and requirements that govern CILs in Oregon. 

Required Qualifications: 
.Background should be equivalent to Bachelor's degree and 5 years 
relevant work experience demonstrating ability to carry out job duties. 
.Prior experience with leadership and staff supervision. 
.Commitment to disability rights and independent living philosophy. 
.Financial and budgeting experience. 
.Clear, effective communication both written and verbal. 
.Good computer skills; ability to gather and organize data. 
.Well organized, can work independently and meet deadlines. 
.Can be a strong advocate for human rights and social justice. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
.Experience with grant writing. 
.Public relations and marketing experience. 
.Experience or knowledge of the Independent Living Movement, accessibility
issues, and grassroots organizing. 
.Knowledge of the ADA and other disability rights legislation. Personal
experience with disability a plus. 
.Bilingual or second language (American Sign Language, Spanish) a plus. 

Note: Lane Independent Living Alliance actively promotes and supports the
employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodations
required by a candidate with a disability to perform the essential functions
of this position as listed will be provided to the upward limit of LILA's
ability to do so. 

 

*                                 Location: Eugene Oregon

*                                 Compensation: $40,000 per year plus health
insurance, vacation 

*                                 This is at a non-profit organization. 

*                                 OK to highlight this job opening for
persons with disabilities 

*                                 

*                                 Send Resume and letter of interest to:

*                                 LILA Attn: Director

*                                 99W. 10th Suite 117

*                                 Eugene OR 97401.


 

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