Easterseals Louisiana (ESL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day.  Established in 1951, we are celebrating 75 years in 2026, and our organization supports over 12,400 individuals (whom we refer to as Participants) with a variety of disabilities. A leading provider of disability services, ESL has physical locations in 8 regions of Louisiana. Our array of programs includes support coordination (case management) for children, adults, and elderly participants, a wide range of behavioral health and housing services, early intervention services for infants and toddlers, and a school setting called The Chartwell Center in New Orleans.

Because we support a diverse range of participants with various needs, we have learned that disability manifests differently for each individual, and our goal is to help our participants thrive and live their lives to their fullest potential. ESL believes that everyone deserves opportunities to be active and productive members of their communities.  We strive to make a life of purpose and independence possible for our participants through our commitment to providing high-quality support, innovative service offerings, and ongoing organizational evolution. We are seeking a mission-driven individual to join our team as our next President/CEO. The ideal candidate will help us to continue to achieve our mission and deliver a life of independence, relationships, and meaning to our participants.

The President/CEO will be the chief executive leader of Easterseals Louisiana, responsible for setting the strategic direction, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the organization achieves its mission and financial objectives. This role requires an inspiring leader who can effectively manage a diverse team, engage with stakeholders, and navigate a dynamic market landscape. The CEO reports directly to the Board of Directors. 

Key Responsibilities Include the following:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the long-term strategy in alignment with the organization's mission and vision, and in partnership with the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Financial Stewardship: Oversee the organization's financial performance, ensuring fiscal soundness, budget management, and sustainable revenue generation.
• Operational Excellence: Drive high performance across all departments, establishing key operational goals, and ensuring efficient, high-quality execution.
• Board and Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between management and the Board. Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including investors, partners, clients, and the community.  Be the face of Easterseals Louisiana.
• Culture and Talent Management: Cultivate a positive, high-performance, and inclusive organizational culture. Attract, retain, and develop top executive talent.
• External Representation: Act as the chief spokesperson for the organization, enhancing its public image and industry standing.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive senior leadership experience, with at least 5 to 7 years in an executive role (President, CEO, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of successful strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive significant business growth.
• Exceptional communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required
• Demonstrated success in leading people and aligning an organization around a shared vision
• Experience in working with non-profit boards
• Demonstrated success in strategic and financial planning, and positioning the organization in the marketplace to achieve its goals
• Able to effectively represent the interests of the organization to various media in the community
• Possess a general understanding of business systems/IT and their use in the organization to support services and management
• Possess a superior level of personal and business integrity and ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent advanced degree).
• Experience reporting to a corporate or non-profit Board of Directors.
• Direct experience within the non-profit home and community-based programming is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS with or without reasonable accommodations:

• The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written documents, and communicate with others on the phone and in person. 
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items. 
• Ability to move independently within the facility and community, and able to visit other offices as needed.