Client Associate

Sound Philanthropy; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Philanthropy is seeking a full-time Client Associate to join our growing team on Bainbridge Island. You will spend ~80% of time managing a portfolio of philanthropic clients in partnership with our leadership, while providing project management support, research, and written materials.

The role emphasizes strong verbal and written communication, the ability to complete complex tasks with accuracy, and an autonomous, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete complex tasks and projects with accuracy and composure.
• Experience with general project management support and client-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients in partnership with leadership.
• Provide general project management support and broad issue area research.
• Create written materials for clients.
• Handle general administrative tasks to support client engagements.
• Attend client meetings as required, including in the greater Seattle area.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Autonomy

Initiative

Job description

Sound Philanthropy seeks a full-time Client Associate to join our growing team. Approximately 80% of the Associate’s time is spent managing a portfolio of clients, in partnership with our leadership team. The Associate plays a key role in supporting philanthropic clients by providing general project management support, broad issue area research, the creation of written materials, and the general administration required to make for seamless client engagements. Approximately 20% of the Associate’s time is spent on general administrative support for the firm.

This position presents an exciting opportunity for an early-mid career candidate who is interested in the field of philanthropy and philanthropic advising. The most successful candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects with accuracy and composure. They are comfortable in a fast-paced, start-up environment and demonstrate this comfort by taking initiative, working autonomously, and showing up with ideas and solutions to better serve our clients. They appreciate our firm’s high-touch service culture, continuous learning, joy, positivity, and open-mindedness. This position is well-suited for a dynamic self-starter who possesses a desire to learn and contribute to the field of philanthropy and social change.

This role 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.

While Sound Philanthropy is open to individuals from various locations applying to join our team, please note that we are unable to pay for 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 and look forward to hearing from you.

Sound Philanthropy is a woman-owned Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. LGBTQ+ and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.