AEAW Executive Director Job Description

Job Title: Executive Director

Organization: Alliance for Expanding America's Workforce

Overview: The Alliance for Expanding America's Workforce is a 501(c)(4) non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities by modernizing the federal government’s procurement process, direct hiring practices and policies, and increasing access to contracting opportunities for disabled small businesses through the Small Business Administration.

Role Summary: The Executive Director will provide leadership and strategic direction to drive the Alliance's mission and goals. This individual will oversee all aspects of the organization, including member recruitment, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. The Executive Director will work closely with the Governing Members and the advisory Board to establish priorities, set policies, and ensure the effective implementation of initiatives that move our mission and policy priorities forward. The role demands an organized and effective communicator, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of federal policy and networks, particularly in Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Executive Director will oversee the development and implementation of strategies to cultivate and elevate the voices of AEAW members, with a focus on policy and narrative change that advances the employment of people with disabilities. This person will increase the organization’s visibility, advocacy efforts, and outreach in order to support the organization's short and long term goals.
• In the first 1-2 years, this will include a concerted focus on board engagement, member recruitment and engagement, to ensure the organization's financial sustainability and continued impact, and developing the organization’s operational infrastructure to support the execution of the strategic plan.
• In collaboration with the AEAW Governing Members, plan, coordinate, and implement events such as roundtables, forums, Hill Days, and meetings with federal agencies and congressional member offices.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and nonprofit organizations.
• Must be able to represent the organization as the primary contact and authority in all manners.
• Work closely with the Governing Members and advisory Board to provide regular updates, solicit input, and collaborate on various matters, including board recruitment, orientation, and development.
• Social media management
• Media and legislative monitoring of issues of interest or importance to the Alliance.
• Implement and oversee budget, financial planning and reporting to the Board.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in a relevant field such as public policy, or nonprofit management.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience and results in public policy, disability policy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, or other related field.
• Progressive experience in a senior management or leadership role.
• Results-oriented and proven ability to anticipate future needs and make decisions in a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans, manage complex projects, and achieve measurable results.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• This is a salaried, full-time remote position with some weekends, and evenings. Travel will be required frequently to the national capitol region.
  

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