Call for Expressions of Interest
EDC Team Jefferson invites expressions of interest from experienced executives to serve as interim executive director for a 6-12 month engagement beginning in December 2026.
EDC Team Jefferson is the state-designated Associate Development Organization (ADO) for Jefferson County, on Washington's North Olympic Peninsula. It is supported by Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, the Port of Port Townsend, and Jefferson County PUD, along with state and federal contracts and business investors.
The EDC has a staff of four and a 15-member board. Guided by its 2026–2027 Strategic Plan, it works with businesses, investors, and public and tribal partners on business retention and expansion, investment attraction, and countywide economic development coordination.
The interim executive director will lead the EDC for 6-12 months, maintain continuity in its programs and partnerships, and prepare the organization for a permanent executive director. The position reports to the board of directors through the board chair.
Lead and supervise staff and set priorities for the work program.
Oversee implementation of the 2026–2027 Strategic Plan.
Manage grants and contracts, including reporting and compliance.
Oversee budgets, financial reporting, and financial controls.
Support the board, working with the board chair on meetings, reports, and decisions.
Maintain relationships with investors, businesses, public agencies, tribes, funders, and community partners, and represent the EDC in the county and region.
Support the transition to a permanent executive director.
Senior executive experience leading a nonprofit, public agency, or economic development organization.
Experience supervising staff and working with a board of directors.
Experience managing public grants, contracts, and organizational finances.
Experience working with local governments and community partners.
Availability to begin in December 2026 and work on site in Jefferson County as needed.
Economic development experience, particularly in Washington State.
Familiarity with the North Olympic Peninsula.
The role may be filled as a professional services agreement contractor or temporary employee, subject to mutual agreement. Accepting this role does not preclude the interim executive director from applying for a permanent role.
Term
Detail
Length
6-12 months from an agreed start date, anticipated December 2026
Level of effort
40 hours per week, including on-site work and meetings
Extensions
By written agreement
Send the following by email to hiring@edcteamjefferson.org:
A letter of interest, no more than two pages, describing your relevant experience and interest in the role.
A resume.
Individuals and firms may respond. A firm's response should name the person who would serve as interim executive director. The board will review responses as received and may invite respondents to interview.
The 2026–2027 Strategic Plan is available at https://www.edcteamjefferson.org/strategic-plan.