Work with us!
The Skookum Kids staff is an energetic team of 20+ world-changers. Growth is our default setting, and we're interested in whole-person health. We enjoy competitive wages and a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement, flexible time off, a professional development budget, and a tuition reimbursement program.
We believe that a diverse team is a stronger team, so we strive for justice in hiring and at every opportunity work to reverse systemic racism, unequal treatment, and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks) to apply and join in this important work.
Open roles:
Visit Specialist
Facilitate healthy, safe, productive visits between foster children and their biological parents in order to strengthen their relationship and lay the groundwork for eventual reunification.
$18-20 | 15–35 hours/week
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to darcy@skookumkids.org
Recruitment Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)
As a Skookum Kids VISTA, you'll work on volunteer recruitment and support, community partnerships, and storytelling.
Full-time, compensation via AmeriCorps VISTA program
To Apply please visit: my.americorps.gov
Intern at The Landing
To directly care for the children placed at The Landing, meeting their immediate physical and emotional needs, carrying out each child’s plan of care and treatment (PCT).
10-30 hours/week , $100 stipend for overnight shifts
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to kayla@skookumkids.org
Foster Family Support Specialist
This is a pilot program at Skookum Kids! Providing in-home support to foster parents and the children placed in their care.
To apply email ellie@skookumkids.org with a resume and a paragraph about why you think you would be a good fit for the position!
On-call Landing Supervisor
Act as on-call person at The Landing (Skookum’s emergency shelter) for scheduled periods of time.
On-call stipend (Friday 9pm-Sunday 9pm) received regardless of placements: $300
Contractors will receive additional stipends when required to cover direct-care shifts during their rotation.
To inquire, please send resume to rd3@skookumkids.org