Executive Director

The Mid-East Commission (Commission), located in Washington, North Carolina, serves the
forty municipalities within the five-county region of Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Martin and Pitt,
and administers programs and services for the Area Agency on Aging; Planning, Economic
Development and Community Services; and Workforce Development. The Commission is
seeking a qualified individual with the needed education and experience to serve as the
Executive Director for the Commissions Board of 51 local elected officials and citizen
representatives, and to manage a team of 25-30 professional staff with an annual budget in
excess of $9 million.
The candidate must have a masters degree in public administration, business administration, or
related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. He/she should also have
relevant experience in working with local governments including counties and municipalities.
He/she must possess demonstrated leadership ability; professional expertise in providing
technical assistance and services; functional knowledge and understanding of the Commissions
various programs and services; experience in financial management and budgeting; experience
and knowledge of state and federal programs; and have proven management skills and ability to
work with staff, all levels of governments, private industry and non-profit organizations.
Applicants must complete a Mid-East Commission job application that can be downloaded from
the Mid-East Commissions website at https://mideastcom.org/. Send completed application,
cover letter and resume to Mid-East Commission, ATTN: Theresa Harris, Executive
Administrative Assistant; 1502 N Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889. Deadline for
applying is 12:00 noon, October 14, 2026. Relay numbers for the hearing impaired: 1-(800)735-
2962 (TTY) and (800) 735-8262 (Voice). Auxiliary aids are available upon request for
individuals with disabilities. The Mid-East Commission is a Committed Equal Opportunity
Employer/Program.