Executive Director

Edmonds Center for the Arts; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation

Flexible Scheduling

On-site Parking

Job summary

Edmonds Center for the Arts in Edmonds, WA seeks an Executive Director to shape the next chapter of this 700-seat cultural hub. You will work closely with two boards, lead a talented staff, and advance a diverse program slate.

The role focuses on building strong donor relationships, guiding a major campus redevelopment, and spearheading a capital campaign to ensure long-term stability and growth for the arts community.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in nonprofit arts or cultural organizations.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Experience navigating complex board structures and governance.
• Passion for the arts and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• As Executive Director, lead a team of directors and collaborate with two boards.
• Serve as the public face to donors, government partners, and the community.
• Guide campus redevelopment efforts and lead a capital campaign.
• Help grow ECA into a financially strong and sustainable future.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Board governance

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Job description

Executive Director | Edmonds Center for the Arts | Edmonds, WA | $150,000-$180,000 DOQ

For 20 years, Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) has been the cultural heart of Edmonds, WA, just 17 miles north of Seattle. This beloved 700-seat theater brings world-class performers to an intimate stage, hosts more than 100 events each year, and runs arts education programs that reach thousands of local young people. With a team of about 30 staff members, more than 120 dedicated volunteers, and a $4.1 million annual budget, ECA is a cornerstone of one of Washington's most vibrant creative communities. Now, as the organization enters an exciting new chapter, we are looking for our next Executive Director to help shape what comes next.

As Executive Director, you will work closely with two boards, lead a talented team of directors, and serve as the public face of ECA to donors, government partners, and the wider community. Key priorities include building strong relationships across the organization, guiding a major campus redevelopment effort, leading a capital campaign, and helping ECA grow into a financially strong and sustainable future. This is a rare chance to leave a real mark on a cherished community institution.

The ideal candidate is a proven executive leader with strong financial skills, experience navigating complex board structures, and a genuine love for the arts and community. We seek a steady, collaborative, and visionary leader who brings people together and guides organizations through change with confidence and grace.

ECA offers a salary of $150,000 to $180,000, plus a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a state retirement plan, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, flexible scheduling, and free on-site parking. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of November 6, 2026.