Executive Director

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Full-Time Senior Management Richland, WA, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Generational Care is seeking its next Executive Director to lead a well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing quality of life for every generation with dignity and care.

Headquartered in Richland, Washington, Generational Care serves communities throughout Southeast and South Central Washington through its programs:
Home Care Services, Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels, and Healthy Ages. Through these programs, Generational Care provides in‑home support services, nutrition assistance, meal delivery, healthy aging education, and other essential services that allow individuals to remain independent and thrive in their homes and communities.

The Executive Director provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the organization and serves as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, leadership team, and community stakeholders. This role requires a servant leader who demonstrates humility, integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to Generational Care's mission.

The next Executive Director will lead an organization serving communities throughout Southeast and South Central Washington with approximately 900 employees and hundreds of volunteers dedicated to supporting older adults and their families.

The ideal candidate will be a relationship‑driven leader who:

• Leads with humility, curiosity, and trust.
• Seeks to understand before making decisions.
• Builds strong teams through collaboration and engagement.
• Creates alignment by involving voices across the organization.
• Utilizes the knowledge and expertise of an experienced leadership team.
• Excels at fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Demonstrates strong financial stewardship and strategic thinking.
• Builds meaningful relationships with community partners, donors, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Supports and strengthens mission‑driven programs and services.
• Successfully works within a unionized environment.

• Bachelor's degree in administration, finance, leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of executive leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing organizational operations.
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust across all levels of an organization.
• Strategic thinking combined with practical execution.
• Emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and strong decision‑making skills.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in nonprofit, human services, healthcare, or aging services organizations.
• Experience supporting or working alongside philanthropy, fundraising, or development functions.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

• Eligibility for health, dental, vision, and basic life coverage through an employer‑sponsored plan.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
• Twelve days of annual paid leave (vacation) per year. Vacation accrual begins on the date of hire.
• Paid sick leave.
• Eleven company‑paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to a 4% company match. Eligibility and matching contributions are administered in accordance with the plan document.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Chaplain Service provides emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
• 8 Hours of Floating Time Off.
• 8 Hours of Employee Appreciation Day Leave.
• Company car for commuting and business use only.

• Acceptable criminal history background check
• Valid Washington State Driver's License

$140,000 - $180,000 annually (DOE/DOQ)

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Generational Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.