Craig, CO · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Executive Director ID: 1261 Organization: Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority Location: Craig, CO First Review : 09/08/2026 More about this job > Description View the Position Profile ...
Craig, CO · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Executive Director ID: 1261 Organization: Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority Location: Craig, CO First Review : 09/08/2026 More about this job > Description View the Position Profile ...
Golden, CO · On-site
$179K - $278K/yr
Executive Director ID: 1257 Organization: Jeffcom 911 Location: Golden, CO First Review : 07/31/2026 More about this job > Description EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jeffcom 911 - Golden, Colorado First Review:
Golden, CO · On-site
$179K - $278K/yr
Executive Director ID: 1257 Organization: Jeffcom 911 Location: Golden, CO First Review : 07/31/2026 More about this job > Description EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jeffcom 911 - Golden, Colorado First Review:
Texas City, TX · On-site
$200K - $220K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Reporting to the United Board of Health, the Executive Director holds full responsibility for the organization's operations, strategy, and roughly 251 employees. This is a hands-on leadership role ...
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Texas City, TX · On-site
$200K - $220K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Reporting to the United Board of Health, the Executive Director holds full responsibility for the organization's operations, strategy, and roughly 251 employees. This is a hands-on leadership role ...
$200K - $220K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Reporting to the United Board of Health, the Executive Director holds full responsibility for the organization's operations, strategy, and roughly 251 employees. This is a hands-on leadership role ...
$200K - $220K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Reporting to the United Board of Health, the Executive Director holds full responsibility for the organization's operations, strategy, and roughly 251 employees. This is a hands-on leadership role ...
Paducah, KY · On-site
Hotel Metropolitan - City of Paducah: "The mission of Hotel Metropolitan is to memorialize African American achievement and ingenuity." The Hotel Metropolitan seeks a start-up Executive Director as ...
Paducah, KY · On-site
Hotel Metropolitan - City of Paducah: "The mission of Hotel Metropolitan is to memorialize African American achievement and ingenuity." The Hotel Metropolitan seeks a start-up Executive Director as ...
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$310 - $360/hr
The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of C/CAG, providing strategic leadership and organizational direction to advance the C/CAG Board of Directors' vision and priorities.
Redwood City, CA · On-site
$310 - $360/hr
The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of C/CAG, providing strategic leadership and organizational direction to advance the C/CAG Board of Directors' vision and priorities.
The Executive Director works closely with the members of Leadership and the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the overall management and administration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of ...
The Executive Director works closely with the members of Leadership and the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the overall management and administration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of ...
The Executive Director works closely with the members of Leadership and the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the overall management and administration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of ...
The Executive Director works closely with the members of Leadership and the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the overall management and administration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of ...
Trenton, NJ · On-site
$220K - $260K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
The Executive Director works closely with the members of Leadership and the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the overall management and administration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of ...
Trenton, NJ · On-site
$220K - $260K/yr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
The Executive Director works closely with the members of Leadership and the Board of Trustees, and is responsible for the overall management and administration of Catholic Charities, Diocese of ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
The Executive Director of Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic is a strategic and influential leader with the passion and skills to ensure Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic delivers the highest and best quality of patient ...
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Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
The Executive Director of Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic is a strategic and influential leader with the passion and skills to ensure Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic delivers the highest and best quality of patient ...
Napa, CA · On-site
$230 - $270/hr
The Executive Director is entrusted with helping create the conditions in which individuals with developmental disabilities, families, employees, service providers, community partners, and future ...
Napa, CA · On-site
$230 - $270/hr
The Executive Director is entrusted with helping create the conditions in which individuals with developmental disabilities, families, employees, service providers, community partners, and future ...
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
The Executive Director of Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic is a strategic and influential leader with the passion and skills to ensure Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic delivers the highest and best quality of patient ...
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Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$65K - $80K/yr
The Executive Director of Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic is a strategic and influential leader with the passion and skills to ensure Allyfe Pregnancy Clinic delivers the highest and best quality of patient ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$120 - $140/hr
Executive Director Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach (SCPO) is seeking a mission‑driven Executive Director to lead our organization through its next chapter of growth and impact. Founded in 1980 ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$120 - $140/hr
Executive Director Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach (SCPO) is seeking a mission‑driven Executive Director to lead our organization through its next chapter of growth and impact. Founded in 1980 ...
Ithaca, NY · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Executive Director Our client, a historic theatre, is seeking an Executive Director for a direct hire role in Ithaca, New York. The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of ...
Ithaca, NY · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Executive Director Our client, a historic theatre, is seeking an Executive Director for a direct hire role in Ithaca, New York. The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of ...
Effingham, IL · On-site +1
$115K/yr
Executive Director Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship Effingham, Illinois (hybrid) The Moran Company [ pleased to partner with the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship to recruit the ...
Effingham, IL · On-site +1
$115K/yr
Executive Director Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship Effingham, Illinois (hybrid) The Moran Company [ pleased to partner with the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship to recruit the ...
Golden, CO · On-site
$179.41 - $278.09/hr
July 31, 2026 Salary Range: $179,410-$278,088 Jeffcom 911 is seeking an Executive Director for Colorado's second-largest emergency communications center, serving approximately 600,000 residents ...
Golden, CO · On-site
$179.41 - $278.09/hr
July 31, 2026 Salary Range: $179,410-$278,088 Jeffcom 911 is seeking an Executive Director for Colorado's second-largest emergency communications center, serving approximately 600,000 residents ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
Executive Director Friends of the Children - San Diego San Diego, California The Moran Company [ is pleased to partner with Friends of the Children-San Diego to recruit the organization's first ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
Executive Director Friends of the Children - San Diego San Diego, California The Moran Company [ is pleased to partner with Friends of the Children-San Diego to recruit the organization's first ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$145K - $165K/yr
Executive Director Friends of the Children - San Diego San Diego, California The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Friends of the Children-San Diego to recruit the organization's first ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$145K - $165K/yr
Executive Director Friends of the Children - San Diego San Diego, California The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Friends of the Children-San Diego to recruit the organization's first ...
Craig, CO · On-site
$150 - $180/hr
Executive Director First Review: September 8, 2026 Salary Range: $150,000 to $180,000 The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority in Craig, Colorado is seeking its first Executive Director to ...
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Craig, CO · On-site
$150 - $180/hr
Executive Director First Review: September 8, 2026 Salary Range: $150,000 to $180,000 The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority in Craig, Colorado is seeking its first Executive Director to ...
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Effingham, IL · On-site
$97.75 - $132.25/hr
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Institute, leading a dedicated staff and reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors. The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship seeks a ...
Effingham, IL · On-site
$97.75 - $132.25/hr
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Institute, leading a dedicated staff and reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors. The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship seeks a ...
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| Aspect | Executive Director | Nonprofit Director |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, often a master’s in nonprofit management, business, or related fields | Similar educational background, often with nonprofit or management certifications |
| Work Environment | Leads the entire organization, overseeing staff, programs, and finances in a nonprofit setting | Focuses on specific programs or departments within a nonprofit organization |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used across nonprofit organizations, charities, and foundations | Commonly used within nonprofit organizations to denote leadership roles |
| Search & Comparison Intent | High overlap in responsibilities and credentials, often compared for leadership roles in nonprofits |
The main difference is that an Executive Director oversees the entire nonprofit organization, while a Nonprofit Director may focus on specific programs or departments within the organization. Both roles require similar qualifications and are integral to nonprofit leadership, but the Executive Director holds broader strategic and operational responsibilities.
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$150K - $180K/yr
Full-time
Posted 7 days ago
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority in Craig, Colorado is seeking its first Executive Director to lead this newly formed public transportation agency. Located roughly three hours northwest of Denver, the Yampa Valley is a scenic mountain region shaped by the Yampa River and home to nearly 39,000 people. Sitting at an elevation of roughly 6,700 feet across Routt and Moffat counties, the valley is characterized by working ranchlands, mountain towns, rugged peaks, and broad stretches of public land.
THE YAMPA VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
The Yampa Valley Regional Transportation Authority (YVRTA) is a newly established regional transportation authority serving communities across Routt and Moffat Counties in northwest Colorado. Created under Colorado statute, its mission is to provide sustainable, equitable, and efficient transportation connecting residents, workers, and visitors throughout the Yampa Valley.
Following voter approval in 2025, YVRTA was formed through an Intergovernmental Agreement among its six constituent members: Routt County; the Towns of Hayden, Yampa, and Oak Creek; and the Cities of Craig and Steamboat Springs. The Authority is governed by a six-member Board of Directors, with one representative from each member jurisdiction, reflecting its collective intent to foster collaboration and consensus-based governance. The Executive Director will be YVRTA's first employee and will build the organization's operational, financial, and administrative foundation. YVRTA anticipates serving approximately 34,000 residents across a potential network spanning roughly 110 miles of roadway.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Reporting to the YVRTA Board of Directors, the Executive Director will serve as the Authority's founding chief executive and lead the organization from start-up. Working closely with the Board, the Executive Director will establish YVRTA's culture, strategic direction, administrative systems, financial framework, and approach to regional service delivery. The position is based in Craig and requires frequent travel and sustained engagement throughout the service region.
WHY APPLY
This is a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader to lead one of Colorado's most exciting new regional initiatives. YVRTA's first Executive Director will build a regional transportation system from scratch, shape mobility across one of Colorado's most beautiful and dynamic regions, and make a lasting impact on community equity, economic vitality, and quality of life for northwest Colorado. This role blends startup leadership with public-sector expertise and requires a builder's mindset, political savvy, and the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional governance. Known for its strong community identity and collaborative spirit, the Yampa Valley is ready for transformative transit-and the Executive Director will lead the way.
