Executive Directors for hire in Boston, MA
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Leadership11%Communication Skills9%Strategic Planning9%Education level
Master's degree50%Bachelor's degree30%Doctorate13%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
atria senior living
Aveanna Healthcare
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Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $189,771 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $106,130 – $339,331 yearly
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Marketing Director
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsNative AdvertisingExecutive Director
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseCPRACLSBLSSkills
LeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningACLSCPRExecutive Director
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Series 63Series 24FINRA LicenseSeries 6Series 66+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordCRM SoftwarePrincipal
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Principal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsTeachingExecutive Director
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPRLEED CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningTime ManagementLeadershipExpense ManagementProperty ManagementSurveillanceExecutive Director
Belmont, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseEarly Childhood EducationCPRServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningSenior LeadershipManagementTeam Management
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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 35 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: marketing director and principal.
What level of education is common for an executive director?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for an executive director in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 22 years of professional experience.
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