Executive Director-Centralina Regional Council
Developmental Associates Charlotte, NC, USA
- Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management, Community and Economic Development, non-profit management, Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 27, 2026
Job Description:
Executive Director-Centralina Regional Council
Description
About the Organization and the Position
Established in 1968, Centralina Regional Council is a public council of governments authorized by the General Assembly—one of 16 regional councils in North Carolina (Region F). Governance is anchored by a Board of Delegates representing member local governments and overseen by an 18-member Executive Board who are elected officials within the nine-county service area.
The Executive Director serves as Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Delegates and Executive Board. The Executive Director is responsible for leading operational initiatives and generating financial opportunities.
With an operating budget of $20.5M and $16.2M in passthrough funding ($36.7M, total), Centralina employs 47 dedicated staff structured across six departments and seven focus areas:
- Focus Areas: Aging & Health, Community Economic Development, Local Government Support, Natural Resources & Resilience, Planning & Placemaking, Transportation & Mobility, and Workforce & Talent.
- Organizational Structure: Internal operations (Administration & Finance, Strategic Engagement & Technical Services) and external services (Regional Planning, Community Economic Development, Area Agency on Aging, Workforce Development Board).
Centralina’s staff serve as subject-matter experts, ensuring the organization meets critical business strategic priorities and remains responsive to those who need the most help. Friendly, talented and professional staff help Centralina remain a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision makers and calls attention to important trends.
Guided by a regularly updated Strategic Plan, leadership focuses on four overarching goals:
- Goal 1: Collaborate to prepare, plan and act on issues that respond to today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities.
- Goal 2: Strengthen capacity, efficiency and innovative practice to improve quality of life and enhance economic opportunity.
- Goal 3: Cultivate relationships to advance regional awareness, collaboration and impact.
- Goal 4: Invest in the talent and infrastructure needed to support Centralina as a high-performing, highly desirable place to work.