Pike Place Market Foundation Executive Director

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Executive Director

Pike Place Market Foundation

Impact a Historic Seattle Community with Leadership Vision and Inclusion

About Pike Place Market Foundation

For more than forty years the Pike Place Market Foundation has been at the heart of Seattles most iconic neighborhood nurturing a vibrant community of residents farmers artists and small business owners. Through direct services and providing funding for affordable housing childcare healthcare and support for local businesses the Foundation has sustained the Markets unique spirit and promoted its role as a thriving public asset. The Market Foundation has 15 staff 26 Board members and an anticipated operating budget for FY 26/27 of $5.1M.

About the Role

Were searching for an inspiring and collaborative Executive Director to lead our dedicated team and guide the Foundations strategic vision. The next Executive Director will build on a legacy of success by strengthening community partnerships championing social justice and ensuring Pike Place Market remains a model of compassionate urban development.

Key Responsibilities

• Nurture a culture of belonging for staff and volunteers where every voice is valued
• Lead strategic planning operations and financial management with a focus on sustainability
• Build powerful partnerships with government civic and community organizations
• Oversee fund development efforts including innovative campaigns and signature events
• Align organizational structure policies and procedures to support the Foundations mission
• Collaborate with the Board to implement an inclusive comprehensive vision for the Foundation
• Promote the Market Foundations impact within the Seattle community and beyond

Leadership Profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in nonprofit operations including strategic planning budgeting and fundraising
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups and public entities
• Commitment to social and economic justice equity-centered leadership and cultural inclusion
• Passion for community engagement and relationship-building with donors partners and Market vendors
• Ability to inspire and lead a talented team with integrity vision and empathy

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salaried position based in Seattle (target hiring range of $225000$250000 annually DOE)
• 100% employer-paid medical dental vision and LTD insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Transportation/Commuter benefit
• 403b retirement plan with a 2.5% salary match
• Professional development and membership opportunities
• 10 paid holidays generous vacation sick and PTO leave
• Personal and Family Leave
• Potential relocation assistance for out-of-area candidates

Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

The Pike Place Market Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to building an inclusive safe and supportive workplace for staff and the community we serve. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds believing that a wide range of perspectives enriches our mission and impact. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can support you in the process.

How to Apply

This role will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of April 6 2026. We review applications continuously and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. To apply please submit a cover letter (two pages or less) addressed to the Board of Directors along with your resume.

Questions Contact Christine Martin at or Ed Rogan at

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