Opportunities Abound at SOUND

We live our mission each day through improving lives by providing equitable, recovery-focused behavioral health care for all in our community.

SOUND Behavioral Health is welcoming a Director of Grants & Community Engagement in Tukwila, WA, to help share our mission with more community members. 

We are one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. 

This person will build and strengthen community awareness though meaningful activities that grows SOUND’s presence, relevance and impact in the areas we serve.  In addition, the Director of Grants & Community Engagement will create, develop, plan, direct and/or support community engagement activities in support of fundraising efforts, community programs, events, government affairs and partnerships.

Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with some flexibility for evening or weekend events. 

Location: In office at our Tukwila office (6400 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188). 

Applications will be accepted until May 18, 2026. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Sound’s, programs, services, initiatives, strengths and challenges.
• Map, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community partnership efforts, research and identify new or expansive opportunities regarding effective community engagements and make recommendations to leadership as needed.
• Build relationships with key community, healthcare industry, and business stakeholders, including overlapping nonprofit organizations, schools, government officials to enable access for meaningful discussions and collaboration
• Align community engagement and communications strategies with overall organizational goals.
• Identify, establish and grow key relationships, memberships, involvement with relevant community organizations
• Create and Liaise with the President’s Council provide suggestions as well as execute to ideas of individuals, organizations and businesses with whom they are connected.
• Attend President’s Council meetings, create agendas, reports and formal expressions of appreciation such as communications and/or events.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a consistent and compelling message. Effectively communicate Sounds mission, values, and impact to diverse audiences.
• Keep abreast of industry news and trends, community needs and concerns and share relevant information with the team.
• Prepare reports on community partnership activities for Sound leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align community engagement and communications strategies with overall organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and maintain the public voice of Sound in tone and tenor.
• Collaborate with external teams to execute consistent brand imaging across all communications.
• Manage Foundation Grant Process and meet Grant proposal and Grant revenue targets.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

• Support and participate during corporate networking events (may include some evenings).
• Perform other duties as assigned 

KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships across departments, engaging with team members, management, and leadership in a manner that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences. This position is expected to have significant interaction with the public, community organizations, and business leaders. Contributes to a respectful and inclusive work environment by practicing cultural humility, promoting equity in services and decision-making, and supporting efforts that foster a sense of belonging for all.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that a team member must be able to perform,

with or without reasonable accommodation.

SENSORY/PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information, ideas, and strategies to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze digital reports, analytics dashboards, marketing data, and written materials.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer and using standard office equipment.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally move throughout the office to attend meetings or collaborate with team members.
• Ability to focus, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, shifting priorities, and work-related stress in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a leadership team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field is required. Master’s degree communications, marketing, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in the area of development/fundraising, communications, events planning, or non-profit management is required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Strong organizational and project management skills. Attention to detail is paramount.
• Track record of meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication acumen.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers through motivation, delegation, evaluation, and effective communication skills.
• Proficient problem-solving with ability to make complex matters clear and easy to understand.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and high level of initiative.
• Skilled in maintaining good relations with all contacts using tact and diplomacy.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Washington driver’s license and insurable driving record required for community events and outreach responsibilities. 
• Must pass a criminal background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work a regular, full-time, Monday-Friday in-office schedule, that is fast-paced with frequent interruptions. 

All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Premium 100% paid by Sound for team member and child coverage to age 26, depending on plan selected. Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available at team member’s cost.
• Life Insurance (2x annual salary + additional $25,000): paid by Sound
• Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary): paid by Sound
• Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested.
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
• Health Savings Account: Sound contributes $1,133.33 (individual) or $2,266.67 (family) for eligible team members, pro-rated for new hires in first year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: for health care and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation: 18 days per year, increasing with years of service
• Holidays: 9 days per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Bereavement Leave: for death in the family
• Parking: Free at all Sound sites
• Training: Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days approved off-site training
• Service Award: at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 & 40 years of service

Compensation range: $110,926.40-$124,800.00 per year. 

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