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Executive Director

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    August 10, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    June 30, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Executive
    Salary:
    USD $115,000 - $125,000 / year
    Openness to a co-designed and board approved-bonus structure or salary progression, based on sustainable revenue growth
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Family, Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Description

    FOCSʼs Executive Director holds overall strategic and operational responsibility for our staff, programs, strategic plan, and delivery of our mission, in alignment with our values. Other central duties include fundraising, financial management, staff leadership, program and operations oversight, board management, and community relations.

    Learn more about our vision for FOCS, the types of skills and experience we're looking for, and a more detailed job decription at: https://www.focseattle.org/jobs

    Benefits

    ● Medical insurance (HMO or PPO, vision and dental included)

    ● 401k Retirement Traditional or Roth Plan, with Employer Safe Harbor Match

    ● DCA Childcare/Dependent Care Account, FSA Flexible Spending Account, HRA Health Reimbursement Arrangement

    ● EAP Employee Assistance Program

    ● Transit Benefit

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Able to communicate in English at a proficiency level that fosters strong relationships with families, staff, board, donors, and community partners.

    Capacity to communicate in multiple languages warmly welcomed, but not required.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Seattle, WA
    Associated Location
    Seattle, WA, USA

    How to Apply

    Please submit your application to FOCS_ED@cruxnw.com, including:

    - Resume

    - Brief answers to the following questions (rather than a cover letter):

    1. What is drawing you to this role at this time?

    2. Share an example of a time when you were successful in securing funding for a mission-based organization. What was your approach and what were the results?

    While applications will be considered until the position is filled, priority will be given to applications received by Tuesday, June 30.

    Candidates who continue past initial interviews will be invited to present to the FOCS Board of Directors late afternoon/early evening on Thursday, July 23.

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