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Position Open

Executive Director, North Central Washington Rural Health Foundation

The North Central Washington Rural Health Foundation is seeking a skilled, motivated individual to serve as Executive Director. Responsibilities include program and fiscal management, fundraising, staff supervision, and conference planning. Minimum qualifications include skills in leadership, organizational management, effective communication and public speaking, grant proposal writing, and event planning. Minimum of a baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience required. Prior non-profit management experience desirable. A criminal history and background check will be conducted. This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. Application deadline August 31.

To apply, submit a chronological resume along with a cover letter describing how your experience meets the requirements of the position to:

Search Committee,
NCW Rural Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1802, Wenatchee, WA 98807.

Applications may also be faxed to 509-888-9988 or e-mailed to info@ncwruralhealth.org

The North Central Washington Rural Health Foundation develops and supports programs that enhance the health of residents in the Wenatchee, Washington region. Founded in 1998 as the Wenatchee Valley Clinic Foundation, it later became North Central Washington Rural Health Foundation.

Our vision is to be the leader in developing and supporting community based programs to become the healthiest region in the Northwest.

NCWRHF's current roster of programs includes Wellness Place, targeted to serve cancer patients; Wenatchee Area Network for Diabetes (WAND), the Lifetime Wellness Coalition, Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) and Continuing Medical Education, which brings continuing education classes to the community's medical providers.

The Foundation believes that:

Contact Us

Please direct questions and contact to:
Melissa Knott , Executive Director
North Central Washington Rural Health Foundtation
P.O. Box 1802 Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: 509-888-9933
Email: info@ncwruralhealth.org

NCWRHF Board & Staff

Deborah Hassler, President Administrator Central Washington Hospital
Carl Kjobech, MD, Vice-President Hematologist/Oncologist Retired
Scott Ballard, Treasurer Owner/Administrator Ballard Ambulance Services
Judy Preston, Secretary Administrator Chelan-Douglas Health District
John Arnold, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist Lake Chelan Hospital
Kristen Doerr ARNP Central Washington Hospital
Larry Sexton Radiation Oncology Services Manager Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
Maggie Kaminoff Executive Director Healthy Options at Home
Tom Halgren Physician Retired
Sara Lippert Community Member Retired
Joel Rhyner, PA Cardiology Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
Chris Stahler, MD Surgeon Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
Tom Warren District Court Judge Retired
David Weber, M.D. Board Chairman WVMC
Melissa Knott Executive Director NCWRHF Staff
Shelly Nelson Program Coordinator NCWRHF Staff