Director, Strategic Engagement & Initiatives (SEI), Seattle Headquarters

Casey Family Programs, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America.  Founded in 1966, we work in 50 states, the District of Columbia and two territories and with more than a dozen tribal nations to influence long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children, families and the communities where they live. We value diversity and respect for individuals in the workplace.

Job Summary:

The Strategic Engagement and Initiatives (SEI) Director provides core operational and relationship management support, which include developing, managing, and helping to implement critical processes, systems and structures that help achieve team goals. The SEI Director is responsible for project coordination and will ensure strong project management and the efficient and effective use of CFP resources. This position will keep team efforts aligned and on track to achieve project-specific goals, as well as support broader efforts within SEI and achievement of Casey’s organizational objectives. It will support the team in conceiving, developing and managing a national portfolio of complex projects, partnerships, relationships, and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree along with a minimum of seven years of relevant project management experience required.
• Engage effectively at all levels, and collaborate productively with peers, partners, leaders, staff and consultants; exercise sound judgment and influence appropriately to drive the work forward.
• Background in project management, coordination of initiatives, and administration of operational strategies to support team and project-specific effectiveness required. Proven ability to be highly organized and detail-orientated, so as to oversee key projects both internal and external to the organization.
• Relationship management skills are essential which include active listening, clear communication, ability to engage and build trust with new and existing partners as well as understand their needs, negotiate conflict constructively, ask questions, and recognize emotions in others. 
• Must be assertive in setting and maintaining deadlines and assuring quality in managing projects. Ability to be flexible and adaptable, bring critical thinking skills, and juggle multiple priorities.
• Commitment to Casey’s core values around diversity, equity, anti-racism, and anti-discrimination; innovation; relationships; and stewardship required.
• Experience in Internet research and solid working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, PageMaker, SharePoint, etc.) external scheduling tools (i.e. doodle poll, calendy, etc.) and Zoom required. Ability to learn other pertinent software programs as required.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information by learning and following all relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in the handling and sharing of that information.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, text, and figures; ability to type utilizing a computer keyboard; ability to travel to outside locations; and the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time as a primary job function.
• Local travel as well as occasional out of town travel may be required. Driving on Casey business may require use of personal vehicle; adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance is required.

Casey Family Programs requires a COVID-19 vaccination for in-person work. Therefore, all employees will be required to present proof of vaccination status unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption. 

This position is based at our Seattle Headquarters.

The base salary for this role in Seattle, WA is $120,500 to $141,800 annually.

Casey Family Programs offers benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, eligibility for 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans, disability, basic life, employee assistance plan and business travel insurance. Additionally, employees are eligible to accrue paid time off, starting at 8 hours per month of annual leave and 8 hours of sick time per month in the first year of employment. Casey Family Programs also observes 10 paid holidays per year and each employee receives one personal holiday to use each calendar year. Employees that meet certain tenure qualifiers are eligible for up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. After the completion of 10 years of continuous, full-time employment, employees in good standing are eligible for a three-month sabbatical with pay.  Casey Family Programs also offers many opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.