Job opportunity
Nonprofit Executive Director Autism Leadership
KBRS
Shape autism advocacy and inclusion as Chief Executive Officer with Autism Nova Scotia, leading operations, strategy, and stewardship across Nova Scotia. Apply empathetic leadership and clear communication.
This senior executive role works with the Board of Directors to advance ANS’s mission and organizational priorities. The CEO collaborates with employees, volunteers, community members, and partners across diverse neurodivergent and neurotypical communities. Strong understanding of autism, neurodiversity, and lifespan support needs is central.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead operational direction and long-term organizational stewardship
Advance rights, inclusion, accessibility, and well-being
Collaborate with employees, volunteers, and community partners
Respond to changing needs across Nova Scotia
Turn organizational vision into action
Requirements:
Approachable communication and genuine relationship-building skills
Empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness
Experience managing budgets, resources, and competing priorities
Understanding of self-advocacy and autistic participation
Fundraising or philanthropic experience considered an asset
Use executive leadership, relationship-building, and neuroaffirming knowledge to strengthen Autism Nova Scotia’s advocacy and community impact.
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Apply on source site This senior executive role works with the Board of Directors to advance ANS’s mission and organizational priorities. The CEO collaborates with employees, volunteers, community members, and partners across diverse neurodivergent and neurotypical communities. Strong understanding of autism, neurodiversity, and lifespan support needs is central.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead operational direction and long-term organizational stewardship
Advance rights, inclusion, accessibility, and well-being
Collaborate with employees, volunteers, and community partners
Respond to changing needs across Nova Scotia
Turn organizational vision into action
Requirements:
Approachable communication and genuine relationship-building skills
Empathy, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness
Experience managing budgets, resources, and competing priorities
Understanding of self-advocacy and autistic participation
Fundraising or philanthropic experience considered an asset
Use executive leadership, relationship-building, and neuroaffirming knowledge to strengthen Autism Nova Scotia’s advocacy and community impact.
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