Executive Directors for hire in Birmingham, AL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    15%
    Communication Skills
    10%
    Strategic Planning
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    47%
    Master's degree
    28%
    Doctorate
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Brookdale Senior Living
    • UAB Medicine
    • Target Corporation
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    29%

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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026

Executive Director: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $80,718 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,458 – $124,201 yearly

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  • Business Development Director

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardCertified Fraud ExaminerChild Development Associate CertificationCertified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistFirearms License+11 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningHeavy Lifting
  • Music Consultant √ Event Producer √ Multifaceted Entrepreneur √ Project Manager √ Self-starter

    Fairfield, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationQ ClearanceFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHazmat Endorsement

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Executive Housekeeper Manager

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCSPDTCPRCNA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Director

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPR

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation Skills
  • Regional Director of Development | Program Director – Full Time

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipCertified Project Manager

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipBudgetingOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic Planning
  • Executive Director

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationLMSWDriver's LicenseCPRSocial Work LicenseLICSW

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCase ManagementSocial WorkAd Writing

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What's the average time to fill an executive director role?

The average time to fill an executive director role is 38 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do executive directors tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive director include: leadership, communication skills and strategic planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for executive directors?

Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to executive directors?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: business development director, director of dining services and chief operating officer | chief of staff.

What level of education is common for an executive director?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive director in Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive director?

Most executive directors have 20 years of professional experience.

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