Executive Directors for hire in Seattle, WA
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Leadership14%Communication Skills8%Strategic Planning6%Education level
Master's degree47%Bachelor's degree28%Doctorate9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years30%Current company
Cogir Senior Living
ABA Centers of WashingtonALDERWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH & COMPASSION CENTERTime at current job
1-2 years57%Less than a year14%2-5 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $141,803 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,807 – $258,435 yearly
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Executive Director
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Nurse Delegation CertificationNurse Delegation Diabetes TrainingDriver's LicenseCNAMental Health First Aid (MHFA)AED+7 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsExecutive Director - Interim Regional Director of Operations
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Residential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCertified Property ManagerWorking with SeniorsSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningExecutive Director
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsDomestic Violence Regional Coordinator and Systems Trainer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseParalegal CertificateCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsParalegal ExperienceExecutive Director
Mercer Island, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Series 65Skills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementExecutive Director
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCNASkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningMarketingProcurementClient Relationship 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 37 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: executive director (reassumed ownership & control), executive director - interim regional director of operations and executive managing director.
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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 16 years of professional experience.
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