EPIP
Executive Director
EPIP, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Established in 1976 by attorneys Steve Zimmerman and Joe Epstein, Disability Law Colorado (DLC) protects and promotes the rights of people with disabilities and older people in Colorado through direct legal representation, advocacy, education, and legislative analysis. Originally organized as The Legal Center for People with Disabilities, DLC was formally recognized as the state’s Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System in 1977 at the direction of Governor Lamm and in response to pressure from the disability community. Since that early inception and following nearly 50 years of service, DLC has represented more than 35,000 people with disabilities, provided technical assistance to more than 130,000 people, and reached over 100,000 Coloradans through their education programs and publications.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Led by a mission to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities and older people in Colorado through direct legal representation, advocacy, education, and legislative analysis, Disability Law Colorado (DLC) now seeks nominations and applications for its next Executive Director (ED). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next ED will lead a highly qualified team of 21 dedicated staff delivering individual services, fostering statewide self-advocacy, and pursuing strategic litigation. The ED will oversee all internal finances and the management of a roughly $3 million annual budget. They will also ensure compliance with legal and funder requirements, safeguarding the short- and long-term fiscal and programmatic health of the organization. COMPENSATION
$150,000 - $180,000 HOW TO APPLY
Click here for more information or to apply. More information about Disability Law Colorado may be found at: disabilitylawco.org. DLC provides reasonable disability accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The salary range for this role is between $150,000 - $180,000 plus health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement plan with employer match. Benefits also include a 36-hour full-time work week, sick leave, special needs leave (parental), a minimum of 10 days annual leave during the first year plus eight paid holidays and paid time off between December 24 and New Year’s Day. This search is being led by Tamar Datan and Eva Rosenberg of NPAG. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website (https://npag.com/dlc-ed). Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team of board members, staff members, and partners is an essential component of DLC’s work to advance equity. Candidates of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Led by a mission to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities and older people in Colorado through direct legal representation, advocacy, education, and legislative analysis, Disability Law Colorado (DLC) now seeks nominations and applications for its next Executive Director (ED). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next ED will lead a highly qualified team of 21 dedicated staff delivering individual services, fostering statewide self-advocacy, and pursuing strategic litigation. The ED will oversee all internal finances and the management of a roughly $3 million annual budget. They will also ensure compliance with legal and funder requirements, safeguarding the short- and long-term fiscal and programmatic health of the organization. COMPENSATION
$150,000 - $180,000 HOW TO APPLY
Click here for more information or to apply. More information about Disability Law Colorado may be found at: disabilitylawco.org. DLC provides reasonable disability accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The salary range for this role is between $150,000 - $180,000 plus health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and retirement plan with employer match. Benefits also include a 36-hour full-time work week, sick leave, special needs leave (parental), a minimum of 10 days annual leave during the first year plus eight paid holidays and paid time off between December 24 and New Year’s Day. This search is being led by Tamar Datan and Eva Rosenberg of NPAG. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website (https://npag.com/dlc-ed). Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team of board members, staff members, and partners is an essential component of DLC’s work to advance equity. Candidates of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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