Executive Director

Position Overview

Location: B5 Community Learning Center, 715 S Jean St, Kennewick, WA

Reports to: Board of Directors

• $95,000-$120,000 annually (DOE)
• Health, dental and vision with 50/50 employer/employee shared cost
• 401(k) offered after one year
• Holidays and paid vacation

Full-time, salaried (Exempt)

B5 Learning Center is a community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to helping people overcome language, literacy, and cultural barriers so they can thrive in work, education, family and civic life. Founded in 2009 by Theresa Roosendaal as the Family Learning Center, a ministry of Family of Faith Church operating out of a single repurposed apartment in central Kennewick, B5 became an independent 501(c)(3) in 2013 and adopted its current name in 2022, honoring the apartment number the community had long used to refer to it.

Over its history, B5 has served more than 2,500 people from around the world, helping them learn English, earn citizenship, prepare for life beyond high school, and become contributing members of the Tri‑Cities community. Our adult learners range in age from 20 to 70, speak over 15 languages, represent over 20 nations, including the US, and most have low socio‑economic status.

All students share one common element – the desire to learn and achieve their goals. Programs serve both adults and youth through English language instruction, citizenship preparation, homework help, and enrichment activities. In May 2024, B5 took occupancy of a new, dedicated Community Learning Center – a transformational milestone that significantly expanded the organization’s capacity to serve families for decades to come.

With increased capacity and visibility, B5 is now turning its attention to the unmet language and literacy needs of the broader Columbia Basin. B5 is at an exciting inflection point: a beloved, trusted community institution ready for its next chapter of growth and development under new leadership. B5 is more than a program; it is a trusted community space where learning happens through connection, encouragement, and hope, where every family is known, valued, and supported.

The Executive Director is the primary leader and steward of B5 Learning Center, responsible for advancing its mission through strong relationships, effective programs, and sustainable growth. This role blends strategic leadership with active community presence. We are seeking a relational, mission‑driven leader who is deeply committed to immigrant and refugee communities and believes in education as a pathway to belonging and opportunity.

The Executive Director will work closely with staff, families, volunteers, donors, and the Board to ensure the organization remains welcoming, financially healthy, and deeply connected to the community it serves. The Executive Director ensures B5 Learning Center remains responsive to community needs while growing its impact across the Tri‑Cities.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with immigrant and refugee families through consistent presence, listening, and follow-through
• Foster a culture where families, students, staff, and volunteers feel respected, seen, and valued
• Ensure programs reflect the voices, needs, and strengths of the community
• Lead B5 with humility, empathy, and cultural awareness
• Strengthen partnerships with schools, faith communities, and local organizations
• Serve as a visible and trusted advocate for immigrant and refugee education in the Tri‑Cities

• Hire, develop, and support staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture
• Provide oversight and support for educational programs, ensuring quality and cultural responsiveness
• Encourage collaboration, learning, and shared ownership across the organization
• Align team efforts, organizational goals, and community needs

• Direct the work of the development coordinator, and together create an annual fundraising plan, develop a case for support, and maintain a segmented donor list
• Serve on B5’s development…