Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Organization: Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD)
Location : 2222 Laverna Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041
On-site position at GLAD Headquarters required
Annual Salary Range: $140,000 – $160,000
Fringe Benefits Included
Deadline to Apply: February 1st, 2027
Position status open until filled

About GLAD

The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, founded in 1969, is a private non-profit organization ensuring equal access of all opportunities for the *deaf, deafblind, deaf disabled and hard of hearing communities. GLAD is the fiscal management for its three subsidiary centers located within the 10 counties in Southern California. Its mission is to promote the educational, health, housing, vocational, cultural, social and recreational welfare of its communities through direct service provision, advocacy, research and dissemination of information to the consumers, professionals and parents.

Position Summary

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides leadership and strategic direction for the organization, ensuring its mission is fulfilled and that it operates effectively and efficiently. The CEO works closely with programs, finances, fundraising, human resources, community engagement, and governmental agencies while building strong relationships with the Board of Directors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision
• Provides strategic leadership to advance GLAD’s mission and long-term goals.
• Fosters a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and empowerment within the organization and communities.
• Serves as a public face and primary spokesperson for GLAD at local, state and national levels.

Board Relations
• Recommends policies and assists the Board of Directors for effective and economical operation of the agency.
• Works closely with the Board of Directors, providing timely and comprehensive accurate reports, data and analysis ensuring alignment on goals and governance.
• Develops and recommends to the Board written long- and short-term plans for program and service development.

Financial Management
• Oversees the organization’s annual financial operations and shares audit reports with the Board.
• Leads fundraising efforts and grantsmanship ensuring financial sustainability.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with funders, donors, and community stakeholders securing financial resources.

Operational Management
• Oversees daily operations of approximately 70 employees including its subsidiary centers, ensuring high-quality delivery of programs and services.
• Ensure effective planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services.
• Assesses community needs, identify service gaps, develop new programs, and modify existing programs utilizing the Board’s five-year plan.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Provides supervision and evaluation of key staff, fostering a positive organizational culture, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations.
• Serves as the fiscal management agency for subsidiary centers and oversee operations across multiple centers.

Community Engagement
• Advocates for the civil rights and rights of the deaf communities.
• Maintains highly effective public relations and social media.
• Strengthens collaborations with legislative/government agencies, businesses, partner organizations, California Coalition of Agencies serving the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, and stakeholders.

LIFESIGNS, Inc. Sign Language Interpreter Services
• Oversee all aspects of the Sign Language Interpreter Services program.
• Maintains high-quality communication access for the communities served.
• Supervises and collaborates closely with the Director of LIFESIGNS.

GLAD Building Management
• Oversees facility operations, ensuring efficient running of the building’s daily activities, including maintenance, safety and security.
• Maintains compliance with all safety regulations and codes, including emergency procedures.
• Negotiates service contracts and complies with HUD’s regulations for affordable housing for deaf seniors residing in the facility.
• Manages budgets for building related expenses.

Required Qualifications

Education
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required. A master’s degree is preferred

Senior Management Experience
• A minimum of four years of senior management experience with substantial responsibility for team leadership, organizational operations, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop staff, establish organizational priorities, manage budgets and resources, evaluate program effectiveness, and implement improvements.
• Experience should reflect accountability for organizational or departmental results and the ability to work collaboratively with a governing board, staff, and community partners.

American Sign Language and Deaf Community Knowledge
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) sufficient to lead meetings, communicate complex information, engage in organizational decision-making, and build relationships directly with ASL users.
• Profound knowledge of Deaf culture, history, language, and the issues affecting Deaf communities, including communication access, discrimination, and barriers to employment, education, health care, and social services.

Understanding of Deaf Lived Experience
• A deep understanding of the lived experiences of Deaf people and the ways those experiences shape access, opportunity, identity, and participation in society.
• Demonstrated ability to apply this understanding to organizational leadership, advocacy, service delivery, and community engagement.
• Recognition of the diverse perspectives and needs of Deaf, Deafblind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, and late-deafened individuals, including people from different racial, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Essential Skills
• Strong background in non-profit development and operations, including fundraising, grant management, and financial oversight.
• Demonstrated success in strategic project management and policy advocacy at the local, state or federal level.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs, staff and budgets effectively.
• Proficient in engaging and working with diverse and multicultural communities.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledgeable in public and business administration principles, including organizational, personnel, and fiscal management.
• Experienced in advocacy, marketing, financial strategy, and fundraising.
• Adaptable, solution-oriented leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities in changing environments.
• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1974), Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and other California anti-discrimination laws.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Annual Pay ($140,000 to $160,000)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet plans (employee-paid, payroll with our insurance carriers)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement plans: GLAD contributes to 401(a) and staff 403(b)
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness is an Affirmative Action Employer with equal opportunity of race, color, or ethnicity, religion, sex orientation, age, and disability.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to gladceosearch@gladinc.org by February 1st, 2027
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. GLAD reserves the right to close the recruitment process prior to the posted deadline once a strong candidate pool has been identified, or a finalist has been selected. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness is an Affirmative Action Employer with equal opportunity of race, color, or ethnicity, religion, sex orientation, age and disability.