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Keller Executive Search

Executive Director

Texas City, TX · On-site

$200K - $220K/yr

Provide executive leadership and administration across all GCHD operations, including clinical ... Direct grant strategy and applications to federal, state, and private funders, with particular ...

Indiana 811

Executive Director

Greenwood, IN · On-site

... state, and national levels. Success in this role requires balancing visionary leadership with ... The Executive Director is responsible for exercising sound judgment, maintaining the highest ...

Indiana 811

Executive Director

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

... state, and national levels. Success in this role requires balancing visionary leadership with ... The Executive Director is responsible for exercising sound judgment, maintaining the highest ...

Indiana 811

Executive Director

Greenwood, IN

$170K - $185K/yr

... state, and national levels. Success in this role requires balancing visionary leadership with ... The Executive Director is responsible for exercising sound judgment, maintaining the highest ...

The State of Arizona

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$70K - $143K/yr

Accounting/Auditing, Executive/Management BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY The Arizona State Board of ... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We are looking for a leader who has Executive and/or senior management ...

Nebraska State Jobs

Executive Director

Alliance, NE · On-site +1

$53.85/hr

JR2026-00027436 Executive Director (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is ... To be considered for this position, the chosen applicant must reside in the State of Nebraska at ...

Corps Team

Executive Director

Ithaca, NY · On-site

State Theatre of Ithaca Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors Oversees: Current organizational chart requires oversight of three direct reports: Director of Finance & Operations;

Charter Senior Living

Executive Director

Jackson, WI · On-site

$105K/yr

) Executive Director - Assisted Living Senior Living Executive Director | Community Leader Hasmer ... Ensuring compliance with state and federal assisted living regulations * Recruiting, developing ...

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How much do state executive director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for state executive director in the United States is $89,818.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between State Executive Director vs State Program Manager?

AspectState Executive DirectorState Program Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, leadership experience, sometimes advanced degreesBachelor's degree, specialized knowledge in program area
Work EnvironmentHigh-level administrative setting, overseeing multiple programsOperational setting, managing specific programs or projects
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, non-profits, large organizationsGovernment agencies, non-profits, state departments
Common Search & ComparisonHigh-level leadership, oversight rolesProgram implementation, management roles

The main difference is that the State Executive Director holds a higher leadership position overseeing multiple programs and strategic initiatives, while the State Program Manager focuses on managing specific programs within the organization. Both roles require relevant experience and credentials, but the Executive Director has broader responsibilities and authority.

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Infographic showing various State Executive Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,818 per year, or $43.2 per hour.
Executive Director Government Relations

Executive Director Government Relations

Archdiocese of St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Director, Government Relations serves as the primary representative of Catholic Charities of Missouri before the Missouri General Assembly, state executive agencies, and relevant federal legislative bodies. This role builds and sustains relationships with every Catholic Charities agency across Missouri, provides monthly advocacy briefings to each agency, and coordinates a unified Catholic Charities voice on policy matters affecting the people we serve.

Job Responsibilities

The Executive Director, Government Relations serves as the primary representative of Catholic Charities of Missouri before the Missouri General Assembly, state executive agencies, and relevant federal legislative bodies. This role builds and sustains relationships with every Catholic Charities agency across Missouri, provides monthly advocacy briefings to each agency, and coordinates a unified Catholic Charities voice on policy matters affecting the people we serve.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven track record in lobbying, public policy analysis, or intergovernmental affairs at the state and/or federal level.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Catholic Charities of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. 

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