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:
Family Partnership Specialist
Utilize an array of service modalities to provide holistic care for families in crisis while supporting child safety and family stability. Bilingual fluency (Spanish & English) strongly desired not required
We go where/when clients need us i.e. some weekend and evening hours to be expected
Starting Salary: 60,000-70,000 | Full-time; Non-exempt
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to abby@skookumkids.org
Program Specialist
Support Skookum Kids programs through the direct care of children and families at The Landing
Full time -On Call hours: W, Th, F (5pm-midnight) Saturday and Sunday
Starting Salary: $39,500-45,500, A benefits package that includes health care, retirement, unlimited time off, and a professional development budget.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to kari@skookumkids.org
Landing Overnight Specialist
Supervise children and volunteers at Skookum Kids’ emergency children’s shelter “The Landing” during overnight hours
Part-time 10-24 hours/week
2-3 Overnight shifts/week (Midnight-8am) On-call pay: $5.25/hour On-site pay: $21/hour
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Kari@skookumkids.org
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
Development Coordinator - VISTA Position
Every program within Skookum Kids relies heavily on compassionate, competent, and committed
volunteers, foster parents, and donors. The AmeriCorps*VISTA will build capacity by improving
Skookum Kids’ volunteer and foster parent recruitment and retention efforts, cultivating business and
individual donors, seeking event donations, and sharing stories of impact. This will enable Skookum
Kids staff to have more time working directly with clients and grow already established programs
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 adaline@skookumkids.org