Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills. YWCA Walla Walla is seeking candidates with a combination of successes and skills in some, or all, of the following areas: 

• Passion for the mission of YWCA Walla Walla: Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 

• Experience serving as an Executive Director, Deputy Director, CEO, COO, CAO, CFO, or similar role(s) at a community-based direct service provider, or as a senior staff member of an organization, division, or department of comparable size.  

• Experience with a focus on domestic violence and/or early learning is highly desirable. 

• Broad understanding of all aspects of running nonprofit organizations (e.g., Human Resources, Marketing, Board Relations, Strategic Planning, Fund Development, Facilities, Budgeting, Financial Management, Program Management). 

• Proven success in leading significant growth in philanthropic programs by raising money from foundations, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and other sources.  

• Business acumen and experience overseeing and ensuring operational excellence across organizational functions. 

• Proven ability to create a shared vision, inspire and motivate others to join in realizing this vision, and create a path to achieve it. 

Ability to: 

• Attract, develop, cultivate, manage, and empower a high-performing team. 

• Develop a budget, provide financial oversight, and ensure the financial sustainability of the organization. 

• Effectively interact with, communicate with and advocate for the people YWCA Walla Walla serves with civic leaders, and policy makers at all levels. 

• Maintain resilience, humor, and positivity in the face of challenges and change. 

• Be a conscientious listener who holds self and others to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. 

• Represent the organization in public forums, advocating for the mission, and communicating its impact effectively. 

• Use evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement. 

• Ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory obligations. 

• Provide real-time coaching and mentoring in the ongoing development of staff. 

• Engage with the community, enhance the organization’s visibility, and strengthen partnerships. 

• Model cultural competence and commitment to inclusivity. 

• Create organizational clarity by aligning programs, systems, and development plans with the mission. 

• Foster a supportive and trauma-informed environment and lead with empathy, compassion, and survivor-centered practices. 

Total Compensation & Benefits 

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 – $120,000 DOE 

YWCA Walla Walla is committed to support all employees through competitive salaries and benefits, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and training and professional development opportunities.  

To Be Considered  

The position is open until filled with a priority deadline of October 24th, although we highly encourage applying as soon as possible. Cover letters (two pages or less) addressed to the ED Search Committee and a resume can be submitted (as one document) to Valtas. Focus the content of your cover letter on these three questions: 

Why are you interested in this role? How does your experience and interests align with the mission of YWCA Walla Walla? Why are you interested in a role in Walla Walla? 

You may direct questions to Ed Rogan at ed@valtasgroup.com or Amy Burton at amy@valtasgroup.com 

Don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still apply.

It is the policy of the YWCA to consider all applications for employment equally without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, disability, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, ethnicity, income, veteran status, marital status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. The YWCA does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications.  All application materials for posted positions will be retained for one year from the date received. 

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that YWCA employment practices are equitable, consistently applied, in compliance with Federal and State laws, and in compliance with any contractual obligations set forth by our funding agencies, so long as those obligations are not superseded by said law.