President & CEO, Amputee Coalition

Welcome to the Amputee Coalition (AC)! Since 1986, we have been the leading national organization supporting people with limb loss and limb difference. We provide resources, outreach, and community connections that empower individuals and their families. We serve through Expert Resources & Support, Peer Mentoring & Connections, Youth & Family Programs, Nation’s Longest Running Youth Camp, Advocacy & Community Outreach, and Support for Caregivers.

We are recruiting an executive leader as the President and CEO to lead our organization into 2026 and beyond, here’s an overview of the duties and responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Board of Directors, via the Board Chair and Executive Committee, the President and CEO is responsible for the organization’s overall success by providing comprehensive leadership, strategic vision, and operating excellence. Key responsibilities include:
  1. Serving and principal staff liaison to Board
  2. Keeping Board informed of the conditions and operations of the coalition
  3. Spearheading Board recruitment of high-profile individuals with the personal and professional credentials to advance the organization

• The President and CEO will be responsible for the AC development and fundraising. Key duties include:
  1. Directly contributing to the creation and implementation of a fundraising and development plan.
  2. Diversifying revenue streams.
  3. Introducing new and innovative ways to raise funds from individuals, corporate sponsors and foundations.
  4. Identifying and securing additional government grants.

• The President and CEO is responsible for the overall fiscal management and stability of the organization. Key responsibilities include:
  1. Growing revenue streams.
  2. Developing new and maintaining existing strategic partnerships, including with other complementary national organizations.
  3. Fostering new efforts that actively plan for national expansion.

• The President and CEO is responsible for establishing a sound organizational structure and is responsible for hiring, retaining and maintaining a highly qualified team. Key responsibilities include:
  1. Building and leading a strong senior management team that take ownership of the organization’s strategic direction and works well together to meet its mission driven goals.
  2. Effectively managing the organization, including fiscal planning, budgetary functions, program design and human resources.
  3. Demonstrating personal leadership, strategic communication skills, a collaborative management approach and effective internal and external relationships so as to provide transparency to the AC’s operations and engendering public trust.

• The President and CEO serves as the key spokesperson for the organization and must possess the credibility and confidence to be positioned as a leader within this varied constituency. Key responsibilities include:
  1. Demonstrating an understanding of, and appreciation for, people living with limb loss.
  2. Effectively and passionately communicating the identity and mission of the Amputee Coalition.
  3. Improving the Amputee Coalition’s visibility and brand recognition.

• The President and CEO is responsible for promoting, enhancing and substantially growing the “friends” data base of the organization in such a way as to position the organization as the recognizable national leader representing people with limb loss. Key responsibilities include:
  1. Strengthening the organization’s national brand and reputation in the field of limb loss/difference.

• The President and CEO is responsible for leading the development, prioritization, and execution of the Amputee Coalition’s various public policy agendas. Key responsibilities include:
  1. Overall responsibility for AC governmental affairs office.
  2. Driving consensus and leveraging the association to develop and maintain a common voice when speaking on behalf of the organization and its constituency.

Required Qualifications

• An Advanced degree from an accredited college or university  
  
• Expertise in limb loss and the community served by the Amputee Coalition  
  
• Familiarity with the physical rehabilitation process, the medical community and experience building partnerships 
  
• Have 10-15 years increasingly responsible experience in a national non-profit organization
  
• Experience with board and committee development
  
• Excellent computer skills, including the MS Office suite and Outlook
  
• A person with limb loss is strongly preferred
  

Up to 50% overnight travel, including some weekend travel is required of this position. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. May require lifting and/or carrying of 10 to 50 pounds.  

Behaviors (Values in Practice)

Accountability – Responsible for own words, actions, and results

Compassion – Act with kindness and caring to everyone we encounter. 

Improvement – Strive for continuous growth in everything we do. 

Innovation – Encourage thoughtful, creative, and inspirational stories and ideas. 

Integrity – Build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. 

Respect – Treat people with dignity and professionalism.

Service – Provide resources, programs, and relevant connections to support people through their journey. 

Teamwork – Believe that through collective efforts we can create a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Amputee Coalition believes that equal opportunities for all employees are important for the continuing success of the organization. In accordance with state and federal law, the Amputee Coalition provides equal employment opportunity to all persons and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or preference, or any other category protected by applicable law in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, or rates of pay or other forms of compensation. 

Should you need an accommodation during the interview process, please make a note in your application.