Executive Directors for hire in Newark, DE

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    3,528

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Strategic Planning7%
    Supervising Experience6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree48%
    Master's degree21%
    Associate's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years16%
  • Current company

    Simpson Meadows
    Abby Care
    BC Communities
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years49%

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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026

Executive Director: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, DE: $127,872 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $102,253$159,911 yearly

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  • Founder, Business Developer, CEO

    Bear, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementPresentation Skills
  • Executive Director

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)AEDQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living Administrator+3 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Autism
  • Director of Operations

    Bear, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorLPNCPRNon-CDL Class CFire Safety Certification

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMarketing Strategy Development
  • General Manager/Director of Sales and Marketing

    New Castle, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPROSHAServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHigh-End SalesTime ManagementInternal Recruiting
  • Board Director

    New Castle, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 more

    Skills

    Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsOperating SystemsWindowsFood Handler CertificationMicros POS
  • Executive Director

    New Castle, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationActive Shooter ResponseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic RelationsStatistics

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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 34 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, strategic planning and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for an executive director?

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: director of operations, board director and director of dining services.

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 Newark, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most executive directors have 23 years of professional experience.

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