Executive Directors for hire in Washington, DC
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Leadership12%Strategic Planning9%Communication Skills8%Education level
Master's degree45%Bachelor's degree41%Doctorate4%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years10%More than 10 years86%Current company
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5 Star Premier Of Chevy ChaseAB Artworld LimitedTime at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years21%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $144,618 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,791 – $272,357 yearly
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Executive Director
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Clinical Documentation CertificationCollaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certification (CITI)First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRMedical LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingExecutive Director
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Montessori CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationDriver's LicenseLPNCPRSkills
Client Base Expansion ExperienceExecutive Director
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorLPNCPRBLSSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsInfection ControlPatient Safety Measures ImplementationInfection Control Compliance MonitoringExecutive Director
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseCMCACertified Property ManagerCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipFounder/Executive Director
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Executive Director
Bethesda, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHubspotAccounting SystemsAccounting Software
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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 36 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive director?
Common licenses or certifications for executive directors include: CPR, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to executive directors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive directors include: national secretary/treasurer, general manager and DEPUTY EXECUTIVE 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive director?
Most executive directors have 24 years of professional experience.
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