Executive Director

Escondido Education COMPACT; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Escondido is seeking an Executive Director to drive strategic initiatives and oversee programs aimed at youth education and career readiness. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit setting and strong skills in financial management, staff leadership, and community relationship-building. This full-time role offers a salary range of $115,000 to $125,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior leadership in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong skills in financial management, staff leadership, and fundraising.
• Effective communicator and relationship-builder.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the organization’s strategic plan.
• Manage and grow a $2.7M+ budget with financial accountability.
• Oversee programs that support youth education and career readiness.
• Build strong relationships with schools, agencies, and local businesses.
• Ensure compliance with government grants and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial management

Staff leadership

Fundraising

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Job description

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This range is provided by Escondido Education COMPACT. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Executive Director | Strategic Vision Meets Community Impact

Your leadership and operational expertise can transform lives.

We’re hiring an Executive Director to lead Escondido Education COMPACT — driving strategy, nonprofit operations, and community-based programs that deliver measurable outcomes.

Your Role:

• Shape and execute the organization’s strategic plan.
• Manage and grow a $2.7M+ budget with financial accountability.
• Oversee programs that support youth education and career readiness.
• Build strong relationships with schools, agencies, and local businesses.
• Ensure compliance with government grants and reporting requirements.

Your Background:

• 5+ years senior leadership in a nonprofit setting
• Strong skills in financial management, staff leadership, and fundraising
• Effective communicator and relationship-builder

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Strategy/Planning, and Administrative

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Civic and Social Organizations, and Education Administration Programs

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