VP, Child and Family Programs

Scion Executive Search has been retained to identify the incoming
VP, Child and Family Programs
on behalf of our client, Akin, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families across Washington state strengthen and grow together. Akin accomplishes this mission by building a brighter future together, rooted in family.

The VP, Child and Family Programs will champion data-informed decision-making, align strategies across service areas, and drive innovation that deepens community impact and outcomes. We're looking for a visionary leader to guide the refinement and scalability of Akin's service delivery models across Washington State.
This full-time, hybrid opportunity is located in Seattle, Washington.

ABOUT AKIN:

Akin exists to support and strengthen families in Washington state through a broad range of tailored child and caregiver services. With the primary focus on families with young children, its programs and services are built upon more than a century of experience in fostering nurturing environments and driving systemic improvements for families. Akin's core values include 1)
advocating
for and alongside families, 2) cultivating
relationships
that foster belonging, 3)
committing
to their work and their communities, and 4) believing in
audacious
change and intentional transformation.

With compassion and care, Akin meets families where they are, providing immediate support while equipping them with tools for long-term success and growth. Time and time again, it has been seen that what benefits children and families ultimately strengthens communities. As the organization looks to the future, it remains steadfast in its commitment to keeping families together. To learn more, visit

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Vice President, Child & Family Programs will provide strategic leadership for Akin's Early Learning, Family Navigation Services, Family Impact, Health Care Integration, and Housing Support Services. This role ensures families have access to high-quality, relationship-centered, and coordinated programs by strengthening results and shaping a statewide model for family well-being.

Reporting to the Chief Programs Officer, the VP will oversee program design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement while centering equity and lived experience in all initiatives. This position will also have, as necessary, access to paper and electronic protected healthcare information (PHI) and confidential identifiable information (CII) to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Oversight & Strategic Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for Family Navigation Services, Family Impact, Health Care Integration, and Housing Support Services.
• Partner with program directors to align services with Akin's mission, strategic priorities, and quality standards.
• Ensure programs meet contractual, regulatory, and funder requirements while fostering innovation and best practices.

Quality & Impact Management

• Implement continuous quality improvement processes across all program areas.
• Partner with the Data & Impact team to ensure accurate data collection, dashboard reporting, and evaluation for accountability and learning.
• Track measurable outcomes to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making.

Workforce Development & Support

• Ensure professional development, training, and leadership opportunities for staff across all program areas.
• Champion equitable hiring, career pathways, and workforce policies that support intersectional professionals and staff retention.
• Promote staff well-being, collaboration, and growth across all departments.

Collaboration & Partnerships

• Collaborate with internal leaders on advocacy, fundraising, and external relations to strengthen program sustainability and impact.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, funders, policymakers, and peer organizations to enhance service reach and quality.
• Represent Akin in statewide and national forums related to child and family well-being.

Organizational Leadership

• Supervise directors within Child & Family Programs, providing performance management, coaching, and strategic guidance.
• Ensure alignment across departments to support a cohesive, integrated approach to child and family services.
• Partner with the VP of Integrated Services & Community Engagement to ensure cross-functional coordination and shared learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in child and family services, early childhood, mental health, or a related human services field.
• Demonstrated success managing teams, programs, and budgets in complex nonprofit or public sector settings.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and organizational leadership skills.
• Experience using data to inform decisions, improve outcomes, and tell compelling impact stories.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds, including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery.
• Working knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

In addition to a competitive base salary of $170,000 to $200,000, Akin also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes access to robust health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) with up to 3% employer contribution; Employee Assistance Plans (EAP); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA); Voluntary Long-Term Care Plan; Voluntary Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; short-term disability insurance; Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Insurance; Financial Wellness & Identity Protection; Voluntary Long-Term Care; and 14 days of vacation accrued in the first year, 12 days of sick pay accrued per year, 2 Employee Appreciation days, as well as 14 observed paid annual holidays per year.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:

Akin has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via:

Please address applications to:

Ex Hopson, Senior Executive Search Principal

Scion Executive Search

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Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.