Lopez Children's Center Executive Director

LopezRocks; Washington; On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Temporary relocation housing

Seven paid holidays

Paid winter vacation (2 weeks)

Paid vacation (2 additional weeks)

Paid sick leave

Free mental health services

Employer-paid Family Leave premiums

Tuition credits for eligible children

Job summary

Lopez Children's Center seeks a new Executive Director to lead a small, community-focused nonprofit on Lopez Island, WA. The candidate will advance the center's vision, supervise staff, ensure full compliance, and steward resources with empathy and effectiveness.

The role is a year‑round, full‑time exempt salaried position starting Fall/Winter 2026, reporting to a non‑profit Board of Directors. Salary ranges and generous benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and leadership abilities with interpersonal skills.
• Finance and budgeting experience to balance programs with tuition.
• Flexible, compassionate approach to managing a nonprofit in a small community.

Job description

Lopez Children's Center Executive Director

LOPEZ CHILDREN’S CENTER IS SEEKING A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

We are looking for a Director with:

• A combination of qualifications, experience, skills, and passion for realizing the vision of Lopez Children’s Center.
• Excellent administrative, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to support and empower staff while ensuring a smoothly operating and fully compliant organization.
• Finance and budgeting skills to balance program priorities with affordable tuition.
• Flexibility, compassion, and a sense of humor to navigate managing an essential organization in a small community.

Please refer to the attached full LCC Executive Director Job Posting PDF and the LCC Executive Director Job Description PDF for the full breadth of responsibilities and more information.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary ranges from $83,200-$94,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Relocation costs reimbursed up to $5,000
• Temporary relocation housing assistance available.
• Benefits include seven paid Holidays, two weeks of paid winter vacation, 2 additional weeks of paid vacation, paid sick leave, access to free mental health services, and employer‑paid Family Leave premiums. If applicable, eligible children of LCC staff receive tuition credits, subject to board approval.

The Executive Director is hired by and answers to a non‑profit Board of Directors. This position is a year‑round, full‑time exempt salaried employee beginning in Fall/Winter 2026.

Lopez Island