Washington Association of Counties

The Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), Washington state’s leading advocate for counties, is seeking a strong, experienced, and collaborative leader who is a champion of and enthusiast for local county governments. Following a 17-year+ executive and an interim Executive Director of one year, the ideal candidate for this role will be a respected leader in organizations undergoing change, entrepreneurial, and with a high level of professionalism, drive, political acumen and diplomacy in group dynamics and political environments. They will be a leader who strives to support the collective strength and voices of local county elected commissioners, councilmembers, and county executives. The new Executive Director will manage and oversee all aspects of this dynamic, respected, and diverse 501(c)(4) statewide nonprofit association, particularly responding to emerging needs of members, driving revenue growth, and supporting and retaining a strong professional staff. As a highly visible leader, the new Executive Director will have the opportunity to engage with state-level and national policymakers on complex topics, and to support county governments to be able to effectively carry out their functions, within strong revenue and policy frameworks.