About the Center for Independent Living

The Center for Independent Living (CIL), based out of the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, CA, is a not-for-profit independent living center that promotes the full inclusion of all people with disabilities and older adults into their community.

The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000.

The Executive Director (ED)--the Chief Executive of the CIL–reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the achievement of the organization's programmatic and financial objectives, and, in collaboration with Board and staff, provides the vision and leadership to take the organization forward in order to meet the needs of people with disabilities in today’s world. The ED leads a seven-member management team currently composed of a Development Director, Finance Manager, Human Resources Administrator, a Program Director, and three mid-level Program Managers. The ED also represents the CIL’s interests and promotes its mission, values, and advocacy priorities  in local, state, and national forums, and serves on the Ed Roberts Campus (ERC) Board of Directors.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Lead the CIL with a deep understanding and commitment to the values and principles of the Independent Living Movement of People with Disabilities, including the reasonable accommodation of consumers and staff to services that enable them to work toward the achievement of their goals
2. Partner with CIL staff and Board on the vision and growth of the organization through an exploration of a shared-leadership model, which may include partnership and collaboration with a staff leadership team, made up of staff in varying roles and with diverse identities and lived experiences.
3. Guide the CIL in transforming and deepening its engagement of, and services for, disabled people, with particular attention to intersectional identities, including LGBTQIA+ disabled people, disabled Black and Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), low- and no-income disabled people, people with mental health and psychiatric disabilities, unhoused disabled neighbors, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, and disabled people facing acute impacts of the climate crisis.
4. Manage the immediate and long-term programmatic and financial health of the organization.
5. Communicate effectively for the organization and its mission,  as well as amongst its diverse staff and volunteers, using non-violent, collaborative, and power-sharing models and methods of communication and relationship-building.

How to Apply

The CIL has retained OE Consulting to support this search. In order to apply, please submit a CV and thoughtful cover letter at the link below that explains your interest and addresses your relevant qualifications. Applicants may expect an email from OE Consulting confirming receipt. Please refrain from contacting CIL about this opportunity, and direct any questions to OE Consulting at (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

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