Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC), a Boston-based nonprofit that removes barriers to educational and life opportunities for children and youth, is seeking an Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to guide a statewide leader and nationally-respected and well-known advocacy organization with an exceptional track record of success on behalf of children and families.

Since its inception 50 years ago, MAC has played a critical role in the enactment of Massachusetts’ first special education law, which, in turn, served as the model for the first federal special education law. MAC employs the unique multi-strategic approach to advocacy pioneered by its founder, Hubie Jones, including case advocacy; administrative and legislative advocacy; generating and publicizing reports on high-impact issues; coalition building; fostering empowerment of families, youth and community leaders; technical assistance and training; and, when necessary, litigation. MAC acts to hold public institutions accountable and prioritizes systems change in order to achieve the greatest impact for the most children. Simultaneously, through its Helpline, case advocacy and trainings, MAC works to ensure that the needs of individual children are met.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of results-driven leadership and operational / management experience. A passion for and demonstrated commitment to racial justice, access and equity is essential; knowledge of city and state government is advantageous; and a law degree or litigation experience is preferred. The next Executive Director of MAC will be a persistent and knowledgeable advocate for children and families, a strong communicator and public spokesperson, an experienced administrator, a committed fundraiser, and an empowered teambuilder committed to social justice and equity.