Executive Director of Education and Economic Development

1 week ago

Washington DC USA, United States EPIP Full time

At Washington STEM, our mission is to prepare youth in Washington State for career-and-future readiness by 2030. We aim to achieve this goal by creating partnerships to drive collective action, identifying focus areas where we can have the biggest impact on student lives, and offering pragmatic policy recommendations to state lawmakers that improve STEM access and success.

About Us

We are a nonprofit organization committed to an equitable and inclusive environment for our staff, partners, and the people we serve. We recognize that historical and systemic inequity, institutional racism, and lack of economic mobility in rural communities are persistent challenges for students of color and students living in poverty.

Job DescriptionChief Executive Officer Responsibilities
  • Advocacy: Articulate and drive Washington STEM's vision of economic mobility and opportunity for all youth through STEM education in state and national settings.
  • Business Management: Drive results against the approved strategic plan with sound fiscal and business management, ensuring all work aligns with goals, and keep everyone motivated to deliver results.
  • Fundraising: Proactively seek new funding opportunities to enable growth.
  • Partnerships: Build strong, successful cross-sector partnerships across the state.
  • Leadership: Motivate high-performing staff and a dedicated Board of Directors.
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $226,800 - $340,200, commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience. Washington STEM offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits that reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being of our employees.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the issues faced by students of color, young women and girls, and students living in poverty and/or in rural communities.
  • Understanding of education and workforce policy landscape, especially in Washington state, and the intersection of business and government in shaping policy and pathways.
  • Demonstrated success developing and nurturing strategic alliances with partner organizations and unifying diverse stakeholders toward collective impact.
  • Accountability for the fiscal health of an organization or program.
  • Proven participatory and inclusive leadership style that fosters diversity, equity, high performance, respectful collaboration, and accountability.

Washington STEM is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities are encouraged to apply.

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