Executive Director

Mid East Commission; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mid-East Commission in Washington, North Carolina seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization serving five counties and 40 municipalities. You will manage a staff of 25–30 and oversee programs spanning aging, planning, economic development and workforce initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in public administration or related field, with extensive experience partnering with counties and municipalities, strong leadership, budgeting, and program-management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a complex organization
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills
• Proven ability to work with boards, government entities, private sector and non-profits

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of 25–30 professionals
• Oversee an annual budget exceeding $9 million
• Provide technical assistance and strategic guidance to multiple local governments

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Public policy

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

The Mid-East Commission (Commission), located in Washington, North Carolina, serves the forty municipalities within the five-county region of Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Martin and Pitt, and administers programs and services for the Area Agency on Aging; Planning, Economic Development and Community Services; and Workforce Development. The Commission is seeking a qualified individual with the needed education and experience to serve as the Executive Director for the Commissions Board of 51 local elected officials and citizen representatives, and to manage a team of 25-30 professional staff with an annual budget in excess of $9 million. The candidate must have a masters degree in public administration, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. He/she should also have relevant experience in working with local governments including counties and municipalities. He/she must possess demonstrated leadership ability; professional expertise in providing technical assistance and services; functional knowledge and understanding of the Commission's various programs and services; experience in financial management and budgeting; experience and knowledge of state and federal programs; and have proven management skills and ability to work with staff, all levels of governments, private industry and non-profit organizations. Deadline for applying is 12:00 noon, October 14, 2026. Relay numbers for the hearing impaired: 1-(800)735-
2962 (TTY) and [phone] (Voice). Auxiliary aids are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. The Mid-East Commission is a Committed Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.