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Executive Director

Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR) brings the trusted voice of health professionals to some of the most urgent challenges facing humanity: nuclear weapons, climate change, and economic inequity. For more than 45 years, WPSR has mobilized health professionals and community advocates across Washington State to advance policies that protect human health and create a more just, peaceful, and sustainable future.

Grounded in health equity, in our efforts to drive meaningful policy change, WPSR harnesses the knowledge, experience, and authority of health professionals, combined with the power of community partnerships, to address not only the existential threat posed by climate change and nuclear proliferation, but also to highlight root causes of injustice. Our work is supported by a committed membership base, a collaborative staff team, and strong relationships across movements.

WPSR seeks a dynamic and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this leader will bring vision, integrity, strong relationship-building skills, and experience guiding a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Seattle, Washington. WPSR’s office is located in Seattle’s North Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Impact

The Executive Director provides vision and direction for WPSR’s programs, ensuring that our advocacy, education, and organizing efforts are aligned, effective, and impactful.

  • Partner with the Board to establish organizational strategy, priorities, and annual plans

  • Support program leaders in advancing goals across WPSR’s issue areas

  • Oversee program staffing, grants, deliverables, and public-facing communications

  • Ensure WPSR’s work continues to advance health, equity, and justice

Fundraising & Sustainability

The Executive Director leads efforts to build the resources needed to sustain and expand WPSR’s impact.

  • Develop and manage the annual budget and revenue strategy

  • Build relationships with individual donors, foundations, institutional funders, and partners

  • Partner with the Board on fundraising strategy and donor engagement

  • Lead grant development, fundraising campaigns, and events

Board Partnership & Governance

The Executive Director works closely with the Board to support strong governance and organizational accountability.

  • Collaborate with Board leadership on strategy, governance, and organizational priorities

  • Provide regular updates on programs, finances, and organizational performance

  • Support effective board engagement and committee work

  • Maintain compliance with bylaws and legal requirements

People & Organizational Culture

The Executive Director cultivates an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing workplace where staff and volunteers can thrive.

  • Lead recruitment, supervision, performance management, and professional development

  • Maintain effective HR systems, policies, and practices

  • Foster a culture grounded in collaboration, equity, and shared purpose

Operations & Organizational Management

The Executive Director ensures that WPSR operates effectively, transparently, and sustainably.

  • Oversee financial management in partnership with the Treasurer and Board

  • Maintain strong operational systems, including technology, databases, and recordkeeping

  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations

External Relations & Visibility

As WPSR’s primary representative, the Executive Director builds relationships and elevates the organization’s voice.

  • Represent WPSR with coalitions, partners, policymakers, and community leaders

  • Serve as liaison to national Physicians for Social Responsibility and other chapters

  • Oversee communications and strengthen WPSR’s public visibility

Membership Engagement & Growth

The Executive Director strengthens WPSR’s community of members and supporters.

  • Build meaningful relationships with members and volunteers

  • Expand and diversify membership

  • Create opportunities for engagement and leadership

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Demonstrated success in senior-level nonprofit leadership

  • Commitment to WPSR’s mission and issue areas

  • Experience with nonprofit fundraising and resource development

  • Experience managing staff, volunteers, and teams

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

  • Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders

  • Alignment with WPSR’s core values: science, sustainability, compassion, peace, and justice/equity

Preferred

  • Engaging and inspiring leadership style

  • Experience with advocacy, organizing, or policy campaigns

  • Experience working with diverse constituencies

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with initiative and flexibility

Benefits & Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position that requires occasional evening and weekend work. It is eligible for our benefits package that includes medical and dental (100% employer paid), employee-funded Flexible Spending Account, 401k with modest employer match most years, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and 4 weeks paid vacation.

Compensation is $110K-$125K per year.

In line with our commitment to equity practices, the salary for this position has been carefully determined to reflect market standards and internal equity considerations. We value the skills and expertise that each candidate brings to the table, and we believe that our non-negotiable salary approach fosters a level playing field for all applicants. This practice aligns with our core values of transparency and fairness. All submissions are reviewed by humans – there is no AI used in our hiring process.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. No phone calls, please. Complete applications, including a thoughtful cover letter, will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

WPSR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applicants who share our values of science, sustainability, compassion, peace, justice, and equity. WPSR provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

To learn more about WPSR, visit www.wpsr.org.