Client Associate

Overview

Sound Philanthropy seeks a full-time Client Associate to join our growing team. This position is based in Bainbridge Island, WA, and requires 2-3 days per week in-office at our Bainbridge headquarters. Additional in-person requirements include client meetings, primarily in the greater Seattle area.

• Manage a portfolio of clients in partnership with the leadership team (approximately 80% of time).
• Provide general project management support, broad issue area research, and the creation of written materials to support client engagements.
• Handle general administration required to ensure seamless client engagements (approximately 20% of time).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete complex tasks and projects with accuracy and composure.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, start-up environment; shows initiative, works autonomously, and brings ideas and solutions to better serve clients.
• Appreciation for a high-touch service culture, continuous learning, joy, positivity, and open-mindedness.
• Desire to learn and contribute to the field of philanthropy and social change.

This role is based in Bainbridge Island, WA, with 2-3 days per week in-office at our Bainbridge headquarters. Additional in-person requirements include client meetings, primarily in the greater Seattle area.

To apply, please submit a resume and a one-page cover letter to  with “Client Associate” in the subject line. The cover letter should address why you believe you’d excel at this work and why you’re interested in working for Sound Philanthropy.

While Sound Philanthropy is open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, we are unable to pay relocation expenses, and all applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of application to be considered for this position. We will review applications as they are received. Sound Philanthropy is a woman-owned Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

LGBTQ+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.