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CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve the quality of life and make communities fully accessible.

Executive Director

CRIL (Hayward Office) Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site | Salary: $100,000–$120,000 + Benefits

Summary: The Executive Director leads day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and staff management for CRIL. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role ensures the agency fulfills its mission of supporting people with disabilities through advocacy, services, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement (20–25%)

  • Represent CRIL in the community; build partnerships with agencies and local government.

  • Advocate for disability rights and participate in Alameda County’s ADRC (CRIL is the fiscal agent).

Fundraising & Development (10–15%)

  • Lead fund development and strategic planning with the Board.

  • Oversee grants, donor engagement, and financial reporting.

Programs & Evaluation (15–20%)

  • Monitor program delivery and align services with community needs and CRIL’s mission.

Administration & Staff Development (25–30%)

  • Ensure sound financial management, contract compliance, and HR practices.

  • Recruit, support, and retain a skilled, diverse staff.

  • Oversee professional development and performance evaluations.

Board Partnership (10–15%)

  • Report to and support the Board; ensure transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

  • Implement Board policies and strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in disability/independent living services

  • 3–5 years in nonprofit/public sector leadership

  • Strong staff and team development experience

  • Lived disability experience and/or deep knowledge of independent living philosophy

  • Proven fundraising, grant writing, and financial management skills (budget of $1M+)

  • Excellent communication and community engagement abilities

  • Tech-savvy and adaptable to new tools

  • Able to work some evenings/weekends and travel occasionally in-state

Preferred:

  • PR/marketing experience

  • Knowledge of CRIL’s service area

  • Bilingual in Spanish, ASL, or other threshold languages

Benefits:

  • 3 weeks’ vacation, 70 hours sick leave

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Please send cover letter and resume to edsearch@crilhayward.org