Description

Executive Director

Island Senior Resources

Langley, Washington

Island Senior Resources serves residents across Island County, a two-island county in northwestern Washington, composed primarily of Whidbey Island and Camano Island. The county is home to more than 86,000 full-time residents, with a higher-than-average proportion of residents aged 60 and older, reflecting its role as a retirement destination within the Puget Sound region. Proximity to Seattle and Everett supports regional access while maintaining a distinct island setting supported significantly by tourism and the military. Recreation and community life are shaped by natural and cultural assets, including Deception Pass State Park, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, local farms, galleries, wineries, and an extensive network of parks, beaches, and trails. 

Island Senior Resources (ISR) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families throughout Island County, Washington. ISR is headquartered on Whidbey Island and partners with local jurisdictions, senior centers, and community organizations. With more than 50 years of service, ISR supports independence, aging in place, and access to services that promote wellbeing. The organization serves over 10,000 individuals annually through direct services and community partnerships. ISR is governed by an engaged 12-member Board of Directors that appoints an Executive Director to manage operations and implement strategic priorities. ISR operates with approximately 57 employees and more than 219 volunteers. The organization reports annual revenue of $3.7 million, and an operating budget exceeding $3.4 million, supported by a mix of public funding, grants, donations, and program revenue. ISR is the largest service provider for seniors and adults living with disabilities in Island County. 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director mobilizes and aligns staff, volunteers, and community partners around ISR’s mission and priorities, and is accountable for the overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of Island Senior Resources (ISR), including stewardship of its vision, operations, and financial sustainability. As ISR’s principal representative, the Executive Director cultivates and sustains relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and funding partners to expand reach and deepen impact. The position holds primary accountability for resource development, including grants and philanthropic support, ensuring programs remain relevant, scalable, and operationally sound. The selected Executive Director will travel throughout the county to ISR service locations and events, community events, fundraisers, and meetings with partners.

Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree in business, social impact, or a related field is required, with a master’s degree preferred, along with at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience in a social service organization, community nonprofit leadership, or an equivalent combination of business leadership and social service nonprofit involvement.

Benefits include: Vacation - 12 days accrued per year. Paid Holidays. Sick Leave - accrued at a rate of 8 hours per month. Health Insurance. Vision Insurance. Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Optional 401K. Relocation Assistance. (For more details, please see the complete position profile.)

For a complete position profile, job description and to apply online, visit the Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. Island Senior Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by May 31, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)

The compensation for this role is set at $130,000 - $160,000, and the position offers excellent benefits.