Executive Director

Position: Executive Director - Emerald Heights

Location: Redmond, WA

Job : 2571

# of Openings: 1

Emerald Communities is a mission-focused, not-for-profit organization that provides leadership for its affiliate organizations to create and enhance lifestyle opportunities for Seniors. Our Life Plan Communities include Emerald Heights in Redmond, WA, and Heron’s Key in Gig Harbor, WA. These communities are home to over 750 residents who experience exceptional environments and care where community members thrive.

The Executive Director serves as the senior leader of Emerald Heights and is responsible for advancing the community's mission, culture, operational excellence, resident experience, financial performance, and strategic growth. Emerald Heights is a Life Plan Community offering a continuum of services and care, requiring an executive leader who can successfully balance operational excellence, resident experience, employee engagement, and strategic growth.

The Executive Director fosters a high-performing leadership team, builds strong relationships with residents and families, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates an environment where residents and employees thrive.

As a member of the Emerald Communities leadership team, the Executive Director also contributes to enterprise-wide initiatives, strategic planning, and organizational priorities. This role requires balancing the needs and success of Emerald Heights with the broader mission, goals, and long-term sustainability of Emerald Communities.

This role is expected to be onsite at our Redmond, WA office.

Compensation: $210,000–$230,000 annually

This position is also eligible for up to a 20% performance-based bonus.

Placement within the range will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise as demonstrated throughout the interview process.

100% paid medical, dental and vision, employer paid life insurance and AD&D. We also offer supplemental Life and Long-Term disability insurance. In addition, we offer Flexible Spending accounts for medical and childcare reimbursements. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Emerald Communities also offers retirement plans. On our 403(b) plan, we match 50 cents for every dollar saved up to 10% of your annual salary.

Employer matching begins the first of the quarter following 1 year of employment. This role is eligible to accrue up to 21 paid time off days, 6 paid holidays and 3 personal days.

• Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, business administration, gerontology, public administration or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required or ability to obtain Washington license within a timeframe established by the organization.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in senior living operations required; ten (10) years preferred, including executive leadership experience in a Life Plan Community or similarly complex multi-level senior living campus.
• Demonstrated success leading complex operations including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and support services.
• Proven experience managing large operational budgets, capital projects, and organizational resources.
• Leads with integrity, accountability, and transparency.
• Builds trust through visible, approachable, and authentic leadership.
• Develops and coaches leaders to achieve individual and organizational success.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Makes timely and thoughtful decisions aligned with organizational values.
• Balances strategic vision with operational execution.
• Creates a culture of belonging, engagement, and service excellence.

• Provides overall leadership and direction for all community operations.
• Ensures alignment with Emerald Communities’ mission, values, strategic priorities, and performance expectations.
• Establishes a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and service excellence.
• Uses operational, quality,…