The Washington Health Foundation continues to gain recognition as one of the premier
employers in the state of Washington. In 2006, WHF was one of 60 businesses and
non-profit organizations nominated as one of Washington's "Best Companies to
Work For" by Washington CEO Magazine. WHF was also recognized as one of the
"44 Best Places to Work" by Seattle Business Monthly in July 2006. In
October 2007, The Washington Health Foundation received the "Sloan Award"
for business excellence and workplace flexibility - one of just 14 businesses statewide
to be so honored.
The Washington Health Foundation is an equal opportunity
employer. Open positions will be posted. If interested in applying for an open position,
a signed employment
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Employment applications are only accepted for open positions. A resume and cover
letter are also required. We encourage all applicants to also fill out the Voluntary Applicant Register Form.
Fundraising Manager
The Washington Health Foundation is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to join its
management team as a key staff member of the Healthiest State in the Nation Campaign.
The Healthiest State Campaign is now the largest civic engagement project for health
in state history, and Washington's state health ranking has risen from #17 to #12
since the Campaign's inception (www.HealthiestState.org). The Foundation has primarily
invested its reserves in the Campaign's creation, and now must raise $1 million
per year to continue working to make Washington #1. The Fundraising Manager will
work with the Foundation's Public Affairs Team and fundraising advisers to recruit
and manage sponsors, advertisers, donors, and other funders, as well as to manage
the Foundation's key fundraising events, including its annual Heroes of Health
Gala.
Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to Greg Vigdor, President
& CEO of the Washington Health Foundation, at GregV@whf.org or 600 Stewart Street,
Suite 601, Seattle, WA 98101. Salary is negotiable relative to experience and demonstrated
success in fundraising and sponsor management. The Foundation has an excellent benefits
package, including full health coverage for employees and spouses/dependents.
Washington Health Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a vision
to make Washington the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Health Coordination Specialist
The Washington Health Foundation's Community Health Access Program (CHAP) has an
upcoming opening for a full time Health Coordination Specialist, Bilingual-English/Spanish
that connects people to health homes and resources. This position assists clients,
by phone, to access insurance, medical and dental care, along with any related services
by providing a link between the clients, the community, and health and social service
systems, as well as be closely involved in the successful planning of the annual
Latina Health Fair.
Must be bilingual in English/Spanish and have a Bachelor of Arts degree in a health
or social service field OR three years of related experience. Requires excellent
organization, problem solving, computer, typing, multi-line phone and customer service
skills, experience with and support for cultural/ethnic diversity, along with familiarity
of government health coverage programs. Must be able to work individually and as
a team member, be dedicated to working with underserved communities, able to multi-task
and have great attention to detail.
The Washington Health Foundation provides generous medical, dental and vision coverage.
Please send a cover letter and resume with a Washington Health Foundation employment
application to DavidC@whf.org by 2/15/08. Employment applications can be found on
the website at www.HealthiestState.org. Please contact Giselle Zapata Garcia at
GiselleZ@whf.org with any questions regarding this position.
Washington Health Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a vision
to make Washington the Healthiest State in the Nation.