Economic Development Council list of events and job postings
Published 1:30 am Thursday, June 12, 2025
Shoestring Marketing Workshop
Learn to Market your business at little to no cost! The workshop covers a variety of low-cost and effective marketing tools, such as direct mail, e-marketing, networking, public relations and cold-calling. Techniques to stimulate a “buzz” about products and services and to leverage various channels (from social media to logos) to create a strong identity will be highlighted as well. Monday, June 9, 10-11 a.m., online, free. Sign up at https://sanjuansedc.org/bizlabs/.
Leadership San Juan Islands
We’re relaunching our six-month Community Leadership Program, and invite you to open houses on Lopez Island, Orcas and Friday Harbor.
Open Houses for LSJI: Alumni and Guests, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served
Monday, June 9: Lopez Island, Library Meeting Room.
Tuesday, June 10: Orcas Island, Emmanuel Parish Hall.
Thursday, June 12: San Juan Island, register here: hello@lsji.org.
Friday, June 13: Noon on Zoom
Register for Zoom link and more information at www.lsji.org.
SBA Funding for a Business Acquisition
Join staff from the Seattle SBA office to learn how SBA-backed loans may be utilized for the acquisition, in full or in part, of an existing business. Wednesday, June 11, 10-11 a.m., online, free. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wednesday-webinar-sba-funding-for-a-business-acquisition-tickets-1075121109179?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Growing your Business Beyond Borders
• Understand the basics of exporting.
• Access key tolls and resources.
• Make global connections that matter.
Monday, June 18, 1-2 p.m., online, free. 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; 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 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 United States. 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,” 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. Visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnIrlBMM-OCY6aR_0V-nmxWw8ZpssGb0L.
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:
Rapid Response Hub | Washington State Regional Resources for Latinos
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.
https://www.cha.wa.gov/rapid-response-hub
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 have an interest in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Monica Duncan at mduncan@thrivecb.org
Please note that if you are in a currently active Commerce contract, this technical assistance is not intended or permitted to replace or support any current contract deliverables.
TA services may include: Grant writing; architectural planning and siting; project pre-design; capital project feasibility analysis; life cycle cost analysis; project budget analysis; maximizing local government contributions; longevity planning; project maintenance and management; and assistance with compliance strategy planning.
San Juan Islands Job Board
Current job listings:
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.
IT Systems Administrator
Employer: Town of Friday Harbor.
Hours: Full-time.
Salary or pay range: $90,000- $130,000 per year.
Job listing or application: https://www.fridayharbor.org/DocumentCenter/View/10025/FINAL-202544-IT-job-description—-Systems-Administrator?bidId=.
Submit application: jobs@fridayharbor.org.
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Crew Leader
Employer: SJI Conservation District – Lopez Island.
Hours: Full-time. Mid-June through 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.
Seasonal Laborer
Employer: Town of Friday Harbor.
Hours: Full-time.
Salary or pay range: $25.12 hourly.
Job listing or application: https://www.fridayharbor.org/2207/Employment.
Contact: jobs@fridayharbor.org.
Special Education Teacher
Employer: Orcas Island School District.
Hours: Full-time.
Salary or pay range: $64,922-$128,562.
Job listing or application: https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.
Contact: mbalcomb@orcas.k12.wa.us.
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 speaking 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) or part-time (20-30) 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.
Bank Teller
Employer: Heritage Bank.
Type: Full-time.
Salary or pay range: $19-$24.84 per hour.
Job listing or application: https://careers.heritagebanknw.com/job/176/bank_teller?change_lang=en.
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 hourly.
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.
