Executive Director Primary Responsibilities Include:
1. Planning, developing, implementing and directing KCD’s operational, fiscal function and performance
2. Acting as a strategic partner by developing and implementing KCD’s community programs
3. Analyzing and offering recommendations for the implementation of creative community programs for 
the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community
4. Develop a finance leadership team by providing accurate analysis of budgets, reports and financial 
trends and operational procedures in order to assist the Board of Directors
5. Create, improve, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve 
operational and financial effectiveness
6. Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the community and with the Board of 
Directors as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
7. Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels to foster growth and encourage development 
among all members of the KCD staff.

Important Leadership Traits:
1. Strong leadership ability.
2. Professional business acumen(Grant research, writing, and negotiation)

3. Excellent ability to lead and manage.
4. Consistently demonstrate effective results.
5. Communicate effectively with the KCD Board of Directors, KCD administrative and interpreter staff, 
and especially the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing members in Knoxville and surrounding counties.
6. Research, write, and execute on grant opportunities.
7. Strategically build and steward relationships that lead to effective and collaborative community 
partnerships, sponsor, and donor relationships.
8. Oversee special events planning and execution (e.g. virtual and in person events, etc.)
9. Demonstrate financial acumen; monitor progress toward meeting financial goals.
10. Maintain ethical standards and accountability, manage risk, perform due diligence, and implement 
operational best practices.

Requirements and Qualifications: 
1. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Master’s degree preferred, but not required)
2. At least 5 years of community organization service experience
3. Ability to manage a diverse staff and train and develop new employees as KCD continues to grow in 
providing and community services and support
4. Fluency in American Sign Language or willingness to learn American Sign Language throughout tenure 
required. If the applicant is unable to sign their progress towards learning ASL will be judged based on 
the ASLPI scale with the applicant being required to pass ASLPI Advanced (3) or higher within a year of 
employment.

Work Environment:
• Full-time position based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The position is a hybrid in person/remote 
position located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The candidate must be locally based to provide handson leadership, engagement, and support to the community and community partners.
• The position requires some travel across Knoxville and the greater Knoxville area.
• High speed internet access required to access systems during remote work.
• The position offers some flexible hours.

• The position offers medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid time off.

Salary Expectations:
• The position is offering a compensation range of $72,000 - $82,000 annually, with the 
opportunity for advancement.

Location:
• Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Knoxville Center of the Deaf is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive 
equal consideration and admission without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual 
orientation, religion, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or any characteristics protected by 
federal or state law