Associate Director, Safety & Security Strategy

Kids for the Future; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision insurance

Dental insurance

3.08 hours of accrued Vacation per bi‑

Seattle Sick/Safe

up to 8 Company Holidays paid

EAP

401k plan with vested match schedule

subsidized transportation benefits for

Job summary

MOPOP in Seattle seeks an Associate Director, Safety + Security to provide strategic leadership for safety, security, risk management, and emergency preparedness, advising the COO and executives. The role sets division strategy and ensures standards protect people, collections, facilities, operations, and guest experience.

The position leads crisis management and 24/7 incident response, oversees regulatory compliance and emergency planning, and collaborates with MOPOP, Seattle Center, law

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in security, safety management, risk/resource management, emergency management, or a closely related field.
• Experience leading complex, multi-shift or 24/7 operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, establish priorities, translate risk into action plans, and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of crisis management, emergency preparedness, threat and risk assessment, incident command/response, business continuity, and fire-life safety practices.
• Experience developing and implementing safety and security strategies, standards, policies, SOPs, training programs, reporting systems, and compliance practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency management and preparedness programs, including crisis management, business continuity, drills, exercises, and after-action reviews.
• Serve as senior incident lead for significant safety and security events with decisive leadership and resource coordination.
• Maintain 24/7 incident-response readiness and clear escalation and decision-making protocols.
• Lead risk-based safety and security planning for exhibitions, programs, and large events.
• Build strategic relationships with Seattle Center, law enforcement, fire services, public agencies, and partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Crisis management

Risk assessment

Incident command

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Security systems

Access control

Emergency communications

Job description

MOPOP in Seattle seeks an Associate Director, Safety + Security to provide strategic leadership for safety, security, risk management, and emergency preparedness, advising the COO and executives. The role sets division strategy and ensures standards protect people, collections, facilities, operations, and guest experience.

The position leads crisis management and 24/7 incident response, oversees regulatory compliance and emergency planning, and collaborates with MOPOP, Seattle Center, law