Senior Director of Outreach

Title: Senior Director of Outreach

Location: Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States

Department: Programs

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Outreach is a statewide strategic leader responsible for designing, aligning, and advancing Akin’s outreach vision across all regions. This role replaces a historically regional, site-based model with a centralized, strategy-first approach focused on partnership development, systems alignment, and scalable impact.

 

The Senior Director of Outreach will not be responsible for executing all outreach activities directly. Instead, they will set strategy, initiate and cultivate high-value relationships, and enable local leaders across 12 sites to effectively carry out outreach efforts within their communities.

 

This role supervises assigned staff and partners closely with Division Directors, Vice Presidents, Marketing, Development, and Administrative teams to ensure coordinated, high-impact outreach aligned with organizational priorities.

 

Additionally, this role will lead the development of Akin’s Family Voice strategy, with future responsibility for building and overseeing infrastructure, staffing, and systems to collect, analyze, and amplify family voice as funding becomes available.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

 

Statewide Outreach Strategy & Leadership

 

• Design and implement a unified statewide outreach strategy aligned with Akin’s mission and growth priorities.
• Transition outreach from a fragmented, regional execution model to a coordinated, scalable system.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for engagement, partnerships, and visibility.
• Establish clear frameworks, tools, and expectations for outreach across all 12 sites.

Strategic Partnerships & External Relations

 

• Initiate and cultivate relationships with key statewide partners, including government agencies, healthcare systems, education networks, philanthropy, and community coalitions.
• Serve as a senior representative of Akin in high-level external engagements.
• Open doors and create pathways for regional leaders to build and sustain local partnerships.

Internal Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

 

• Build strong working relationships with Division Directors and Vice Presidents to align outreach with programmatic priorities.
• Partner with Marketing to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and campaign alignment.
• Collaborate with Development to support fundraising efforts through strategic relationships and community presence.
• Coordinate with administrative functions to ensure operational support for outreach initiatives.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

 

• Supervise and support the staff as assigned.
• Define roles, expectations, and future staffing models for outreach as the organization grows.
• Coach internal leaders across sites to effectively execute outreach within their communities.
• Identify gaps in capacity and advocate for resources where needed.

Family Voice Strategy & Infrastructure

 

• Design and lead a statewide Family Voice strategy to ensure authentic representation of families in program design, evaluation, and advocacy.
• Develop systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting family feedback.
• Prepare to build and oversee a dedicated team for Family Voice as funding becomes available.
• Ensure family voice is integrated into organizational decision-making.

Data, Reporting & Impact Measurement

 

• Define success metrics for outreach, partnerships, and engagement.
• Establish systems for tracking activities, relationships, and outcomes across regions.
• Use data to inform strategy, adjust priorities, and demonstrate impact.
• Provide regular reporting to executive leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

 

• Understanding in the provision of services to a diverse socioeconomic and cultural population
• Strong human-relations skills to communicate effectively with Akin staff and management
• Strong collaboration and partnership development skills
• Skills and experience in community engagement and working with a wide range of community partners
• Skills and experience in working with local, state, and federal policymakers
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs and risks to make effective decisions
• Ability to lead/participate in regional organizing and/or serve as a regional liaison
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds, including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery.
• Working knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

 

 

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, printers, phones)
• Typical office lighting and temperatures
• Moderate interruptions
• Ability to work in a confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
• Limited travel to other site locations within the state

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

 

 

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

 

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, human services, communications, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–10+ years of experience in outreach, community engagement, partnership development, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and leading strategy across multiple regions or systems.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at executive and community levels.
• Experience supervising staff and building team capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and drive alignment across departments.
• Experience incorporating community or client voice into program or organizational strategy preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

 

• Bilingual 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

 

 

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. 

 

The target starting pay for this position is $119,579 - $149,468 per year, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account. 

 

The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.