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Director of Community Affairs

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

💰 $258,000/yr($132,200/yr – $258,000/yr)

About the role

Overview

Microsoft is committed to supporting an economically vibrant Washington state where everyone can live, work, and thrive through investments in education, transportation, housing, human services, sustainability, arts and culture and civic life. Microsoft's Washington State & Global Employee Engagement (WSGEE) team sits at the intersection of public policy, philanthropy, and employee engagement, and is responsible for strengthening the company's long-term trust, credibility, and impact across Washington State. 

To lead the next chapter of our community investment in Washington, we are hiring a Director of Community Affairs. This is a senior leadership role on the WSGEE team, accountable for Microsoft's philanthropy, relationships and leadership with nonprofit organizations, community organizations and civic leaders who serve the Puget Sound region and the state. The Director will lead sector-based strategy development, grant making, leadership engagement, partnerships, and community relations for key sectors of the Microsoft portfolio, including housing, human services, arts, culture and civic life.

Equally important, the Director will create high-visibility moments that showcase Microsoft's role in the community and partner closely with Government Affairs, Employee Engagement, Marketing and Communications to connect our advocacy work to specific nonprofit engagements and to mobilize the time, talent, and resources of Microsoft employees in support of the community. 

The position will be based at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington. 

Responsibilities

Philanthropy Strategy, Program Operation and Oversight 

Lead Microsoft's Washington State philanthropic strategy, execution and community relations for housing, human services, arts, culture and civic life.

Build and manage partnerships, community action with nonprofits, philanthropy, and community-based organizations to support Microsoft’s Washington State Impact Agenda.

Lead grant program design, budgeting, execution, monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting; ensure consistent governance, auditability, and program integrity across the portfolio.

Manage a clear give/get framework that sets expectations for employee engagement integration, board service, marketing, events and policy alignment.

Develop processes to facilitate program development, outreach, and execution, and lead the assessment of program feasibility and extension to new community partners and geographies.

Nonprofit and Community Leadership 

Build and steward deep, trusted relationships with a portfolio of priority nonprofit organizations, philanthropy organizations and community leaders across the Puget Sound region and Washington State.

Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader. Represent Microsoft in community forums, coalitions, advisory groups, funder-tables, and boards; surface insights on regional dynamics, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.

Lead the identification and management of partnerships (nonprofit, civic, philanthropic, academic, advocacy) to advance Microsoft's agenda and lead major improvements to programs based on community and stakeholder feedback.

Actively seek out innovative best practices and programs to help inform strategy.

High-Visibility Moments and Storytelling 

Design and execute high-visibility moments — site visits, signature events, announcements, media moments, and executive engagements — that demonstrate Microsoft's contributions and the impact of our partnerships with the community and nonprofits.

Partner with communications and marketing colleagues to translate community philanthropy, programs and relationships into compelling narratives across earned, owned, and social channels.