EDC workshops and job listings

EDC Partners with Lopez Island Family Resource Center for Arduino classes!

For grades five through eight. July 14-18, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at the Lopez Middle School Commons. Free for full-time residents; fee for non-residents: $79.

We are partnering with the Lopez Island Family Resource Center to bring Youth Arduino as part of the Summer 2025 LIFRC Summer Camp. Register at https://lifrc.org/summer-camp-registration-opens-soon/.

Successfully Starting a Business in Washington state

Join SCORE to take the critical first steps toward starting a new business! Understand the different business entities, learn how to properly license your business, and more in our free online workshop on Saturday, June 14 at 9 a.m. Cost is free, sign up at https://www.score.org/seattle/event/successfully-starting-a-new-business-wa-61425.

Mastering Your Online Presence

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Discover practical strategies to boost your local service business’s visibility and attract more customers online. This workshop provides clear, actionable guidance on creating effective business profiles, optimizing for Google searches, leveraging customer reviews and selecting essential digital tools. Illustrated through real-world case studies, you’ll learn how investing in your online presence leads to sustained business growth.

The course is free, online and takes place June 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. You can sign up at https://www.score.org/seattle/event/grow-your-local-service-business-mastering-your-online-presence-61725.

Taxes on Washington Businesses and Business Owners

Running a business can be a complex journey. SCORE’s free workshop will guide you through federal, state and local taxes that impact your business and personal income. Gain confidence in managing your business finances and ensuring compliance with tax laws. The course is free, online and takes place June 16 at 10 a.m. Sign up at https://www.score.org/seattle/event/taxes-washington-businesses-and-business-owners-61625.

Growing your Business Beyond Borders

Understand the basics of exporting, access key tools and resources, and make global connections that matter.

The course is free, online and takes place Monday, June 18 from 1-2 p.m. Sign up at https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b29a41b6-9e19-4591-bc66-09d132879a7b@3c89fd8a-7f68-4667-aa15-41ebf2208961. Questions: akinfo@sba.gov.

Small-business owners and nonprofits

Apply now for flexible, affordable loans; fixed, competitive interest rates; and 36- to 72-month repayment timelines.

Small businesses and nonprofits can borrow up to $250,000 and the money can be spent flexibly, including on payroll, utilities and rent, supplies, marketing and advertising, building improvements or repairs and other business expenses.

Visit https://smallbusinessflexfund.org/#terms for more information.

Plan your business!

Starting a business is a big decision. If you’ve never owned a business before, you may be unaware of all the things you need to do to get your business going. Careful planning and research will improve your chances of success.

Business training

• You don’t need a degree in business to start one, but knowledge is power. Taking classes and attending workshops are excellent ways to gain the knowledge you will need to be successful.

Business planning

• Writing a comprehensive business plan is the first step in starting a business. Your business plan will guide you as you make your business a reality, and it will help you avoid costly mistakes.

Learn more from Business WA.Gov at https://www.business.wa.gov/site/alias__business/877/Small-Business-Guide—Plan.aspx.

Make Onshoring Great Again portal | U.S. Small Business Administration

This free tool from SBA helps connect businesses with verified U.S. manufacturers, producers, and suppliers. It’s built to support companies that want to onshore operations, strengthen their supply chains, and source the components they need all Made in the USA. Visit https://www.sba.gov/priorities/american-manufacturers/make-onshoring-great-again-portal.

Making L&I Guidelines Easy for Small Businesses | Check out our video series: Essentials for Business

The Small Business Office strives to make it easier for small businesses to work with L&I. We understand most don’t have the time to sift through the many laws and regulations, and that they can be difficult to understand as well.

That’s why we created the Essentials for Business (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnIrlBMM-OCY6aR_0V-nmxWw8ZpssGb0L), a six-part video series that answers many of the most common questions small business employers have. Each two-minute video explains these complex regulations in a simple way that includes easily accessible resources.

OPALCO’S Switch It Up! | Save now – pay later!

Are you taking advantage of OPALCO’s on-bill financing program for efficiency and renewable energy projects in your home or business? Visit https://www.opalco.com/save/the-island-way/switch-it-up/ for more information.

Washington state Regional Resources for Latinos | Rapid Response Hub

This site is designed to collect information and share valuable resources, services and organizations available in our area. We encourage you to share information about resources you know and trust that serve Latinos in Washington — whether they provide immigration support, health services, housing support, educational opportunities, job assistance, mental health resources, food programs or any other kind of community support. Please recommend any organization that you think would be helpful for us to highlight in our Rapid Response Hub for Latinos in Washington.

Visit https://www.cha.wa.gov/rapid-response-hub for more information.

Child Care

We are excited to let you know about a time-limited opportunity for organizations and entities to access capital project technical assistance specific to child-care facilities.

At this time, the Thrive Community Building can provide technical assistance services at no cost to the organization. This technical assistance opportunity is subject to first-come-first-served until their contracted hour capacity is reached.

Don’t delay – our TA contract with Thrive Community Building ends June 30.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Monica Duncan at mduncan@thrivecb.org.

San Juan Islands Job Board

Strategy and Engagement Director/Manager

Employer: Friends of the San Juans.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: Salary range: $65,000–$90,000.

Job listing or application: https://sanjuans.org/strategy-and-engagement-director-manager-depending-on-experience-and-qualifications/.

Chef

Employer: Village at the Harbor.

Hours: Part-time.

Salary or pay range: $25-$29.50 per hour.

Job listing or application: https://sjcphd1.org/now-hiring-a-chef-village-at-the-harbor/.

Elementary School Teacher

Employer: Orcas Island School District.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $67,843-$134,347.

Job listing or application: https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.

Contact: mbalcomb@orcas.k12.wa.us.

School Office/Office Manager

Employer: Orcas Island School District.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $31.81 per hour, first year.

Job listing or application: https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.

Contact: mbalcomb@orcas.k12.wa.us.

Office Manager and Administrative Medical Assistant

Employer: Living Medical Arts.

Hours: Monday through Thursday.

Salary or pay range: $18-$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Job listing or application: https://www.livingmedicalarts.com/s-projects-side-by-side.

Submit resume with cover letter to: DrGulla@LivingMedicalArts.com.

Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Crew Leader

Employer: SJI Conservation District – Lopez Island.

Hours: Full-time – Mid-June – Mid-August (30-40 hours per week)

Salary or pay range: $19-$22 hourly, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://www.sanjuanislandscd.org/ycc-crew-leader?mc_cid=26987f7d36&mc_eid=3ec424792b.

Contact: mike@sjicd.org.

Assistant Toddler Teacher

Employer: Orcas Island Children’s House.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $20-$25 per hour, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://www.orcasislandchildrenshouse.org/employment-opportunities-2023.

Contact: info@oich.org.

Preschool Chef

Employer: Orcas Island Children’s House.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $20-$24 per hour, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://www.orcasislandchildrenshouse.org/employment-opportunities-2023.

Contact: info@oich.org.

Crisis Peer Counselor-Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

Employer: Compass Health – San Juan County.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $21.89-$36.11 per hour, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://www.compasshealth.org/careers/?mc_cid=26987f7d36&mc_eid=3ec424792b.

Contact: Compass Health Career Center.

Child and Family Therapist (WISe) Program

Employer: Compass Health – San Juan County.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $29.15-45.90 per hour, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://www.compasshealth.org/careers/?mc_cid=26987f7d36&mc_eid=3ec424792b.

Contact: Compass Health Career Center.

Housekeeper

Employer: NW Vacations.

Hours: Part-time.

Salary or pay range: $35 per hour.

Job listing or application: https://orcasislandchamber.com/listing/nw-vacations-housekeeper/.

Contact: islandmanagerorcas@nwvacations.com.

Parks Interpretive Specialist 1

Employer: Washington State Parks and Recreation – Moran State Park – Orcas/

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $3,477-$4,632 monthly.

Job listing or application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/prc/jobs/4925191/parks-interpretive-specialist-1-moran-state-park?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

Contact: emily.herman@parks.wa.gov.

Utility Work I

Employer: Town of Friday Harbor.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $54,828.80-$59,009.60.

Job listing or application: https://www.fridayharbor.org/2207/Employment.

Contact: jobs@fridayharbor.org.

Bus Driver

Employer: Orcas Island School District.

Hours: Part-time.

Salary or pay range: $29.36 per hour, first year.

Job listing or application: https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.

Contact: mbalcomb@orcas.k12.wa.us.

Employment Specialist 1

Employer: Sherwood – Career and Community Connections Program.

Hours: Full-time; flexible scheduling.

Salary or pay range: $24-$29.90*, DOE.

Hiring range: $24-$26.45, DOE.

Bilingual speakers are encouraged to apply.

Job listing or application: https://www.sherwoodcs.org/employmentspecialistsanjuan.

Contact: tscott@sherwoodcs.org.

Companion

Employer: Village at Home.

Hours: Part-time.

Salary or pay range: $22-$26 per hour, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://sjcphd1.org/now-hiring-medication-technicians-med-techs/.

Contact: hjohnson@sjcphd1.org.

Home Care Aid

Employer: Village at Home.

Hours: Part-time.

Salary or pay range: $22-$30 per hour, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://sjcphd1.org/careers/.

Contact: hjohnson@sjcphd1.org.

Dining Assistant

Employer: Village at Home.

Hours: Full-time and part-time.

Salary or pay range: $19.50 per hour.

Job listing or application: https://sjcphd1.org/now-hiring-dining-assistants/.

Contact: hjohnson@sjcphd1.org.

Bartender

Employer: San Juan Golf & Country Club.

Hours: Part-time.

Salary or pay range: $18 per hour.

Contact: sjgolf@rockisland.com.

Parts Desk

Employer: Philbrooks Boatyard USA. Roche Harbor.

Hours: Full-time (32-40 hours) or part-time (20-30 hours) considered.

Salary or pay range: $22-$25 hourly, DOE.

Contact: info@rocheharbormarine.com.

Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor

Employer: Washington State Parks and Recreation – Olga.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $71,148 – $82,512 annually.

Job listing or application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4853057/construction-maintenance-project-supervisor-san-juan-area?department%5B0%5D=Parks%20and%20Recreation%20Commission&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

Contact: aaron.davidson@parks.wa.gov.

Bilingual Community Health Worker

Employer: Orcas Community Resource Center.

Hours: Full-time or part-time.

Salary or pay range: $25$28 per hour.

Job listing or application: https://orcascrc.org/employment-opportunities.

INNkeeper 2 | Experience Ambassador

Employer: The Island Inn at 123 West.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $20-$25 per hour plus tips.

Job listing or application: https://123west.com/team/#Experience-Ambassador.

INNkeeper 1 | Team Clean

Employer: The Island Inn at 123 West.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $20 per hour plus tips.

Job listing or application: https://123west.com/team/#Team-Clean.

Journeyman Electrical Lineworker

Employer: Orcas Power and Light – Eastsound Office.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $65.73 per hour.

Job listing or application: https://www.opalco.com/about-community/careers/#positions.

Head Accountant

Employer: Orcas Power and Light – Eastsound Office.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $120,000-$140,000 per year.

Job listing or application: https://www.opalco.com/about-community/careers/#positions.

Communications & Outreach Manager

Employer: San Juan Preservation Trust.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $61,000-$67,000

Job listing or application: https://sjpt.org/about-us/employment/.

Contact: jobs@sjpt.org.

Environmental Engineering Technician

Employer: San Juan County (any island).

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $39.98-$52.43 per hour.

Job listing or application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa/jobs/4925758/environmental-engineering-technician.

Information Systems Specialist

Employer: Orcas Power and Light – Eastsound Office.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $49.25 per hour.

Job listing or application: https://www.opalco.com/about-community/careers/#positions.

Journeyman Plumber

Employer: Northwest Plumbing and Waterworks, Inc.

Hours: Full-time.

Salary or pay range: $30-$40 per hour, DOE.

Job listing or application: https://mcusercontent.com/e47fce471fcfcd4bd9e83df0f/files/e920a1db-6626-8d2f-f582-2f1943d6ad83/Hiring_Journeyman_Plumber.pdf.

Submit resume to: tracyjanderson@hotmail.com.