Executive Director, Centralina Regional Council

Developmental Associates, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Centralina Regional Council in Charlotte, NC seeks an Executive Director to guide a high-performing team into a dynamic new era. The leader will drive strategic planning, resource development, and collaborative initiatives across 69 communities in nine counties, aiming for economic opportunity and improved quality of life.

The Executive Director will build trust with boards, diversify funding streams, and align diverse stakeholders around shared goals, ensuring stability and impactful regional

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership required for regional governance.
• Strong ability to strategize and grow programs and revenue.
• Experience working with boards, agencies, and public partners.
• Proven track record in building collaborations and funding.”

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the regional council and its executive team.
• Coordinate services across planning, infrastructure, and development initiatives.
• Serve as regional convener and liaison to member communities.
• Oversee governance, budgeting, and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Public sector governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MUPA or MPA preferred

Job description

About Us

Lead Regional Progress. Empower Local Action.

• Do you have executive-level business acumen?
• Do you have a customer mindset that leads to visionary and collaborative leadership to shape future services of one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation?
• Do you have a track record of success in expanding services, programs, and revenue?
• Do you have local government experience and expertise working with boards, services, and programs?

Reopened: Applicants should apply by November 11, 2026. Existing applicants do not need to reapply.

If so, Centralina Regional Council is seeking its next Executive Director to guide its high-performing team into a dynamic new era.

Headquartered in the vibrant metropolis of Charlotte, North Carolina, Centralina unites 69 communities across nine counties to tackle complex challenges, spark economic opportunity, and enhance the quality of life for 2.5 million residents. If you excel at building trust-based relationships, diversifying resources to ensure financial and organizational stability, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared goals, this is your opportunity to make a lasting regional impact.

Centralina Serves As a Trusted

• Regional Convener: Creating common ground for research, relationship building, and strategic planning.
• Service Coordinator & Project Manager: Facilitating efficient regional initiatives across planning, infrastructure, and development.
• Resource Partner & Technical Advisor: Providing data, training, and tailored capacity support to member communities.
• Administrator: Managing regional institutions across economic growth, environmental resilience, and human services.

Established in 1968, Centralina Regional Council is a public council of governments authorized by the General Assembly—one of 16 regional councils in North Carolina (Region F). Governance is anchored by a Board of Delegates comprised of elected officials who represent member local governments within the nine-county service area that meet four times a year. Overseeing the work is an 18-member Executive Board that meets six times a year.