Island Jobs
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Volunteer Coordinator
On Sacred Ground seeks a Volunteer Coordinator for its island marble butterfly programs — someone passionate about conservation who has:
- Expertise in environmental stewardship
- Experience working with imperiled species or in conservation
- Knowledge of the San Juan archipelago’s ecosystem and its human communities
- The ability to network effectively, coordinate between multiple parties, and manage multiple competing priorities
- Proven leadership skills with a focus on volunteer coordination, mentorship and/or education
- Willingness to dig in and get dirty in the field along with volunteers
The position is a contract job for approximately 20 hours per week (hours vary by season) and starts August 1. It’s currently funded for one year, $32 per hour, not to exceed 1,000 hours. Apply by May 31.
View the full job description.
Posted May 14
Refuse Collection and Support
Join and grow with the Town of Friday Harbor! The Town is seeking positive and energetic candidates for the public works department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person seeking an entry level job with stability, prospects and benefits.
The Town of Friday Harbor has an immediate opening for a collection and support person for the Town Refuse Department. The beginning pay range for this entry level position is $22.70 to $27.87 per hour (DOE). The successful candidate must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and commercial driver’s license (CDL) endorsement or the ability to obtain one within eight months of employment.
The full job description and employment applications are available at Town Hall, 60 Second Street or on the Town website. This position is open until filled.
Posted May 14
Assistant Manager
Do you believe in the power of Co-ops? Are organic and natural foods and products something you feel passionate about? Do you have that get-up-and-go attitude and a love of working with and for people who are environmentally conscious and appreciate supporting local producers? Does the thought of supporting our local economy add a little spring to your step?
If so, then come join the San Juan Island Food Co-op team as Assistant Manager. This person will support and contribute to total company goals and objectives through collaborative efforts and will be responsible for assisting all other departments and the General Manager. Salaried position with benefits.
The San Juan Island Food Co-op is seeking a strong Assistant Manager to manage and organize capital and facility projects; maintain ongoing and continuous inventory; support and stand in for staff when needed; support the General Manager; stand-in as team lead when the General Manager is not present.
Benefits include: Paid time off, medical insurance, 25% off groceries, Port parking pass. Starting salary is $44,000/year DOE. Please call 360–370-5170 and ask for Shaké or apply online.
Posted May 6
Multiple Positions
Growing, fast-paced septic company now hiring for two positions to assist with office duties and administrative work. Positions can be part time up to full time depending upon your skills, prior experience and eagerness to take on additional responsibilities.
The candidate for the first position will answer phones, handle work orders, run errands, and other miscellaneous office duties. This person does not need any experience, but must possess computer skills, be a quick learner, work well in a team setting, and have an energetic personality.
The candidate for the second position would assist with payroll, deposits, account receivables, reconciliations, monthly sales tax returns, quarterly reports and year-end tasks. This person must have prior experience in bookkeeping or a similar role, be proficient in QuickBooks, be able to meet deadlines and have the ability to work independently.
Starting wage varies from $22 up to $24 per hour, based on experience. If interested, please submit your resume and two references by email to starrexcavationandseptic@outlook.com or you can directly drop it off at 640 Mullis Street, Suite 219. These positions are on San Juan Island.
The deadline to submit resume and references is April 28.
Posted April 14