Executive Director

Heartland Independent Living Center (HILC) is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and visionary leader to serve as its next Executive Director .

Heartland Independent Living Center is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently with dignity, choice, and respect. Guided by the Independent Living philosophy, Heartland provides resources, advocacy, and services that promote independence, accessibility, and full participation in community life.

The Executive Director serves as the organization's chief executive and administrative officer and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, managing financial resources, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and funding requirements, supporting the Board of Directors, and advancing Heartland's mission throughout the communities we serve.

Position: Executive Director

Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000

Reports To: Board of Directors

Application Period: The applications process will close on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT.

Heartland Independent Living Center offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Additional employee benefits

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Leadership experience in nonprofit management, disability services, public administration, social services, business administration, or a related field.
• Strong experience in organizational leadership, budgeting, financial oversight, grants, contracts, and personnel management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, manage multiple priorities, and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, rehabilitation, business administration, social services, or a related field preferred. Equivalent executive leadership experience will be considered.
• Personal or professional experience with disability services, disability organizations, or the Independent Living movement is strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will be an ethical, collaborative leader who demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, accountability, and a genuine commitment to empowering people with disabilities. This individual will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, consumers, community partners, and funding agencies to strengthen Heartland's programs and continue building a culture of excellence, accessibility, and consumer-directed services.

Heartland Independent Living Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Join our team and help empower individuals with disabilities to live independently, participate fully in their communities, and achieve greater independence every day.