Executive Director — Hybrid, Community Arts Center

Behavioral Tech Institute; Edmonds (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Hybrid work environment

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Parking on site

Job summary

Edmonds Center for the Arts in Edmonds, WA seeks an Executive Director to guide strategy, finances, and campus growth. You will lead a team across finance, development, programming, and marketing while serving as the primary liaison to two boards and the wider community.

The role requires a proven nonprofit leader with governance experience, strong budget management, and a collaborative, equity-focused leadership style. A hybrid work environment is offered with periodic travel and evening events.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Director or C-suite in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Strong financial and business acumen with budgeting and financial systems experience.
• Experience reporting to nonprofit or public boards, especially with multiple governing bodies.
• Familiarity with public sector rules and open meetings/public records requirements.
• Commitment to equity leadership and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization with two boards (PFD Board and ECA Board) toward strategy, finances, and campus future.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with senior staff across finance, development, programming, and marketing.
• Represent ECA to donors, government partners, and the broader community.
• Present budgets and plans to City Council and stakeholders; manage capital and facility projects.
• Foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and trust while guiding growth and change.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Board governance

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Staff development

DEI leadership

Communication

Job description

Edmonds Center for the Arts in Edmonds, WA seeks an Executive Director to guide strategy, finances, and campus growth. You will lead a team across finance, development, programming, and marketing while serving as the primary liaison to two boards and the wider community.

The role requires a proven nonprofit leader with governance experience, strong budget management, and a collaborative, equity-focused leadership style. A hybrid work environment is offered with periodic travel and evening events.