Currently, the following positions are accepting resumes:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Clinical Audiologist
Speech Language Pathologist

Employment Policy

HSDC is an equal opportunity employer with policies and practices designed to create a diverse workforce. HSDC maintains an employment at will relationship with its employees, and both parties are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason.

To apply for open positions, send a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

The Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center
Attn. Human Resources
1625 19th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Email: humanresources@hsdc.org

Please no phone calls. Thank you.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the day to day operations of the Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center. The COO plays a key in-house strategic, management, coordination and administrative role for HSDC. The COO supervises the Human Resources, Facilities, and IT departments, and works cooperatively with Development, Finance, Programs, and the CEO of HSDC.

REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Oversee and coordinate any and all agreements, contracts, documents, certifications and instruments necessary or convenient in connection with the management, maintenance and operation of the business or in connection with managing the affairs or programs of HSDC, for signature of CEO.

• Work with CFO in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget for HSDC, including working with Managers to support their effective understanding and management of their department budgets.

• Oversee all contracts of liability, casualty or other insurance for the protection of the properties, employees, directors and officers, or affairs of HSDC.

• Oversee the filing, renewal and payment of all taxes, licenses or assessments of whatever kind or nature imposed upon or against HSDC or HSDC property, and for such purposes to make such returns and do all other such acts or things as may be deemed necessary and advisable by HSDC.

• Design and implement operational policies, procedures, and practices among employees that support and helps galvanize dynamic project goals and growth in a timely manner.

• Work closely with the CEO on all matters involving corporate management.

• Design and implement systems for personnel management to manage goals and challenges, oversee purchasing, computer services, and office management that support the organization's structure and strengthen the growing customer service and donor base.

• Develop procedures for program and outcome data collection for Development, Program staff, and sound business decision making.

• The COO will provide updates to the CEO of projects and initiatives on a regular basis, working with staff to adhere to timelines for completion.

• Develop asset management system and planning to realize the full potential and utilization of the agency’s assets and properties.

• Work closely with the CEO and senior managers to shape business strategies and oversee the implementation of the organization's innovational programs.

• Keep organizational goals and mission paramount, demonstrate commitment to the mission and a genuine desire to support that mission through the provision of first-rate administrative services.

• Lead with a focus on teamwork with a spirit of experimentation and creativity, which fosters innovation, welcomes scrutiny and constructive criticism, and learns from mistakes made along the way while maintaining a sense of humor!

PREFERRED/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5-7 years experience in non-profit leadership roles. Bachelor’s Degree or higher; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher and Excel. Excellent and proactive organization and communication skills, type 60+ WPM.

Applicant should be energetic, positive, motivated, good sense of humor, an organized self-starter, have exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills. In addition, applicants should be computer savvy and have strong writing and presentation skills.

Ability to work well with a variety and diverse group of people, including members of the Board of Directors, staff, clients, community members, donors, and various public and private constituencies. Individual should be self-directed, flexible, highly organized, able to prioritize, and exercise a high degree of independent judgment and confidentiality. The agency focus is communication and the applicant must be willing to learn American Sign Language (classes offered at the workplace). An inclusive and diverse agency, the culture is one of respect, equal access, flexibility, fun, integrity, and teamwork.

Clinical Audiologist

Speech Language Pathologist

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL
The Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center maintains an employment at will relationship with its employees, and both parties are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason.

CENTER DESCRIPTION
The Center is a non-profit, professional rehabilitation facility devoted to helping persons who are deaf or have hearing, speech or language impairments. The Center is a United Way funded agency of King and Snohomish Counties, and is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

NONDISCRIMINATION
Our agency observes a policy and practice of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of a sensory, mental or physical handicap, applicable to employment, procurement and services rendered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed, as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.