Executive Director

Vance Airscoop; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mid-East Commission in Washington, North Carolina seeks an Executive Director to lead a Board of 51 local officials and guide a 25–30 person staff within an annual budget over $9 million.

The role requires a master’s degree in public or business administration or related field, plus substantial experience with local governments, financial management, and program delivery. Strong leadership and collaboration across government, private, and nonprofit sectors are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a public-sector environment.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and financial reporting.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including local governments and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Board of 51 local elected officials and 25–30 professional staff.
• Oversee programs and services including planning, aging, development, and workforce initiatives.
• Steward the annual budget of the organization and ensure effective financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Public sector experience

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration

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 Commission’s 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 master’s 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.

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.