Executive Directors for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Strategic Planning
- 9%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree
- 35%
- Doctorate
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Sunrise Senior Living
Primrose School
Marley Neck Health and Rehabilitation Center
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Executive Director: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $155,684 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $87,898 – $275,745 yearly
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Executive Director
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningOwner and Director of Business Operations
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPersonal Assistant ExperienceExecutive Director
Brentwood, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFounder/Executive Director
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementTeachingCareer Development Manager
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIBC/BESkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningProgram ManagementExecutive Assistant to Executive Director
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant Experience
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The average time to fill an executive director role is 40 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: 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: executive director / administrator, executive assistant to executive director and executive director of information technology.
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 28 years of professional experience.
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