Louisiana Relay Administration Board

Job Description

The Opportunity
As Louisiana RAB’s first professional staff member, the Executive Director will build the organization from the ground up and lead its shift from overseeing a single relay service to advancing telecommunications accessibility statewide.

Key Responsibilities

Build organizational infrastructure: policies, financial systems, vendor processes, governance documentation
Administer the state relay contract (currently Hamilton Relay), including invoice review and service monitoring
Lead community engagement statewide, with attention to rural and northern parishes
Develop emergency communication protocols with GOHSEP and parish emergency management
Design and administer a strategic grantmaking program
Oversee budget, financial operations, and IRS compliance
Maintain relationships with the LPSC and Louisiana Commission for the Deaf; monitor FCC rulemaking
Support board meetings, records, and new member onboarding

Key Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience
5+ years of progressive leadership, including 2+ in an executive or senior director role
Deep familiarity with Deaf culture and community-driven leadership
ASL fluency, or demonstrated ability to work in Deaf-led spaces with commitment to attaining fluency
Experience with government regulatory environments
Experience managing budgets, financial operations, or grantmaking
Strong written and visual communication skills
Ability to travel statewide

Strongly Preferred

Lived experience as a Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or speech-different person, or extensive professional experience serving these communities
Familiarity with TRS and FCC regulations
Strategic planning, nonprofit governance, or emergency preparedness experience
Graduate degree in a relevant field

Contact

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references at innivee.com/apply. Questions: apply@innivee.com.

Louisiana RAB is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or have speech differences. You are encouraged to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. Full communication access accommodations are available upon request.

Executive Director (Inaugural)

Louisiana Relay Administration Board (Louisiana RAB)

About the organization

About Louisiana RAB
Established in 1992 by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, Louisiana RAB oversees telecommunications relay services for people in Louisiana who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or have speech differences. It operates as a charitable, private nonprofit with statutory authority, dedicated funding, and a nine-member board.