Executive Director

Position Announcement

Executive Director | Southeast Region Emergency Medical Services Council (SEREMS) | Sitka, Alaska

SEREMS seeks a collaborative and experienced leader with a practical understanding of rural emergency medical services (EMS) to serve as its next executive director. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable record of increasing organizational capacity through strong management, community relationship-building skills, and experience diversifying and expanding revenue streams. SEREMS’ new executive director will lead the organization into its next phase of growth by working with the board of directors to build a thriving network of community resources to strengthen support for southeast Alaska EMS providers.

Established and supported by Alaska state statute (18.08.01) in 1977, SEREMS has been serving Southeast Alaska’s EMS community for more than 40 years, providing vital support to first responders, medical facilities, and rural communities. A 501(c)(3) founded to strengthen emergency care in some of the most remote areas of the state, SEREMS works closely with ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, and volunteer responders to ensure they have the training, equipment, and resources they need.

SEREMS’ 19-member board includes dedicated seats for representatives from regional hospitals, prehospital providers, and the medical community. A small team of dedicated staff work diligently to administer programs serving around 500 responders and volunteers each year, who in turn are serving Southeast Alaska communities from 50 - 30,000 people. SEREMS’ $700,000 budget is comprised of approximately 75% government funding/grants and 25% earned revenue.

The salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. SEREMS provides competitive benefits including employer-paid health care benefits (with vision and dental), 5% retirement match, and a generous PTO policy.

Please note:

the SEREMS Executive Director must reside within the Southeast Alaska region.

To read the full position profile and application instructions, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For questions, contact Ryan Smith, Lead Recruiter: serems. Communications will be treated in confidence. Deadline for application submissions is January 28, 2026. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Resume reviews begin immediately. Candidates will participate in a multi-step interview process.

SEREMS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

While no single candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:

• A strong relationship builder capable of fostering trust and collaboration across EMS, fire, healthcare, tribal, and rural communities.
• A minimum of five years of leadership and management experience; nonprofit management experience preferred.
• A community outreach champion who can maintain and support a strong regional network to understand and meet local EMS needs.
• A proactive decision maker who can respond to emerging needs in Southeast Alaska with innovative and community-oriented solutions.
• A deep understanding of Southeast Alaska’s geography, culture, and healthcare landscape, especially as it relates to emergency medical services.
• Experience and acumen in diversifying revenue, marketing and/or fundraising.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, budgeting, HR functions, and contract negotiations.
• Comfort with regular travel and weekend/evening work as necessitated by duties.