About Disability Rights Pennsylvania

Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). DRP is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1977 as the federally mandated protection and advocacy agency in Pennsylvania. DRP maintains offices in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its identity, experience, and unique perspectives are centered on advancing health, well-being, and diversity within the disability community and the larger civil rights movement. DRP offers legal and advocacy services, training, information and referral, and outreach.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next CEO will lead a highly qualified team of approximately 50 attorneys, advocates, policy, training, technical assistance, special projects and administrative staff that deliver essential services for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. The CEO will oversee organizational development, supervise senior staff, and manage a roughly $8.5M annual budget. A compassionate leader with high emotional intelligence, the next CEO will foster a strong internal culture and lead strategic growth efforts to provide greater impact across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate will have significant nonprofit leadership and management experience within disability rights, legal advocacy, or a closely related field. Strong candidates will demonstrate commitment to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, motivating teams and fostering alignment, and mobilizing public and private support and partnership for the systems change and direct service work DRP does.

The next CEO will exhibit humble servant leadership and will have a strong ability to build relationships and gain the trust of the Board and staff at all levels of the organization. The CEO will represent DRP publicly and will continue to elevate the organization’s profile as a critical, impactful agency, both across the state and nationwide.

Based in one of DRP’s three offices, the salary range for the next CEO is expected to be between $180,000 - $210,000 including a generous benefits package and a flexible work policy.

To Apply

More information about Disability Rights Pennsylvania can be found here: www.disabilityrightspa.org.

This search is being led by Tamar Datan and Robert Diggs of NPAG. NPAG welcomes expressions of interest, prior to applying for the position, and/or nominations submitted via this form. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

DRP is an equal opportunity employer. DRP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation or gender identity, possession of a General Education Development Certificate as compared to a high school diploma, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

DRP’s commitment in this regard covers all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Likewise, employees are responsible for respecting the rights of their co-workers.

As part of the same commitment, DRP will make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. Applicants and employees are encouraged to alert DRP promptly to the need for an accommodation to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs.