Submitted by the Economic Development Council.
Utilizing SBA Programs to Benefit Your Small Biz
Where: Online.
When: Thursday, March 13.
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Registration: Required.
Cost: Free.
Learn how to start the business of your dreams, expand your existing business, control costs and locate funding!
Learn more and register at https://sanjuansedc.org/bizlabs/.
Funding Your Business Needs with SBA Loans
Where: Online.
When: Tuesday, March 18.
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Registration: Required
Cost: Free.
Join staff from the Seattle Small Business Administration office to learn valuable information on borrowing money to start or grow your small business. The SBA offers a wide range of loan programs whether your business needs $500 or $5 million, our network is here to help. Important topics we will cover include:
• Overview of SBA loan programs.
• How to determine what loan program is the best fit for your business.
• Insight into what a lender looks for when reviewing and evaluating a loan application.
• Available resources to help.
• Q&A.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funding-your-business-needs-with-sba-loans-tickets-1071114926579?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Federal Contracting Certifications
Where: Online.
When: Wednesday, March 19.
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Registration: Required.
Cost: Free.
The SBA provides several programs to help small businesses win federal contracts. Participating in these programs helps small businesses:
• Win a fair share of federal contracts.
• Qualify for exclusive set-aside and sole-source contracts.
• Partner with established contractors to win contracts.
• Get business mentoring and education to learn how federal contracting works.
Join us this week for an overview of federal contracting programs and certifications, program benefits, eligibility and opportunities for technical assistance. Including:
• 8 (a) Business Development Program
• HUBZone Certification
• Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification
• Veteran Owned Small Business Certification
What’s New in Exporting
Where: Online.
When: Thursday, March 20.
Time: 11 a.m.
Registration: Required.
Cost: Free.
Join the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Small Business Export Assistance team to learn how your business can successfully enter and grow in international markets. Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to scale up, the SBEA can help your business represent Washington state overseas!
This webinar will cover:
• The benefits of exporting.
• How you can leverage the State Trade Expansion Program to offset eligible export-related activities.
• Joining a Washington state trade show or mission delegation.
• Attendee Q&A on how the SBEA can help support your international goals.
Register in advance for this meeting at https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/meeting/register/mryKkKvaTzS_XYUWDTQFwQ.
Small Business Resource Tax Center
Tax Season is here! Explore resources that can help you file your business taxes before the April 15 deadline.
Learn more at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed.
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.
See https://www.cha.wa.gov/rapid-response-hub.
Practitioner applications now open at Orcas Healing Arts Center
The Healing Arts Center is now accepting applications from practitioners interested in bringing their practice into our holistic health care collective. The Healing Arts Center reviews applications for membership twice a year, in April and October.
Practitioners of holistic and complementary health care modalities and adjacent practices are welcome to apply before March 31. Candidates will be interviewed and invited to join after the April Membership meeting.
For more information, visit https://theorcasonian.com/practitioner-applications-now-open-at-orcas-healing-arts-center/.
Current job listings
If you’d like us to add or delete a local job listing that appears on our Job Board and this newsletter, please submit your request via the new form at the top of our Job Board. Job listings expire automatically after two months.
Parts Desk
Employer: Philbrooks Boatyard USA. Roche Harbor.
Hours: Full time (32-40) or part time (20-30) considered.
Salary or pay range: $22-$25.00 hourly, depending on experience.
Contact: info@rocheharbormarine.com.
Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor
Employer: Washington State Parks and Recreation.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $71,148 – $82,512 annually.
Job listing or application: Visit 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: Visit 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: Visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a02bcba-ce1b-44c5-bc78-ac70037df69a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=551435&source=CC2&lang=en_US.
Innkeeper 4 | Operations Manager
Employer: The Island Inn at 123 West.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $25-$29 per hour.
Job listing or application: Visit https://123west.com/team/#Operations-Manager.
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: Visit 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: Visit https://123west.com/team/#Team-Clean.
Crew Member/Tree Technician
Employer: Rain Shadow Consulting.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $27-$33 per hour DOE.
Job listing or application: Visit https://jobs.gusto.com/boards/rain-shadow-consulting-llc-09f7d021-e2aa-45c8-9e86-6d3262d7c65d.
Experienced Equipment Operator
Employer: Rain Shadow Consulting
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $33-$42 per hour DOE.
Job listing or application: Visit https://jobs.gusto.com/boards/rain-shadow-consulting-llc-09f7d021-e2aa-45c8-9e86-6d3262d7c65d.
Experienced Arborist
Employer: Rain Shadow Consulting.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $36-$42 per hour DOE.
Job listing or application: Visit https://jobs.gusto.com/boards/rain-shadow-consulting-llc-09f7d021-e2aa-45c8-9e86-6d3262d7c65d.
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: Visit 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: Visit https://www.opalco.com/about-community/careers/#positions.
Legal Specialist II – Records Clerk
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Part time.
Salary or pay range: $30.64-$40.17 hourly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Legal Specialist III – Superior Court Assistant
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Part time.
Salary or pay range: $32.74-$42.94 hourly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Legal Director
Employer: Friends of the San Juans.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $97,000-$112,000 DOE.
Job listing or application: Visit https://sanjuans.org/now-hiring-legal-director/.
Contact: hiring@sanjuans.org.
Communications & Outreach Manager
Employer: San Juan Preservation Trust.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $61,000-$67,000.
Job listing or application: Visit https://sjpt.org/about-us/employment/.
Contact: jobs@sjpt.org.
Recreation Specialist – Sports & Fitness
Employer: Island Rec.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $25.05-$35.65 per hour.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.islandrec.org/employment/.
Contact: bethany@islandrec.org.
Facilities Manager
Employer: OPAL Community Land Trust.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $75,000-$85,000.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.opalclt.org/opal-is-hiring-position-facilities-manager/.
Contact: jeanne@opalclt.org.
Legal Assistant
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $34.99-$45.89 hourly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Director of Operations
Employer: Orcas Island School District.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: First year annual salary $98,300 plus benefits.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.applitrack.com/orcasislandschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Classified%3a+District+Office.
Contact: Mallory Balcomb, 360-376-1599, mbalcomb@orcas.k12.wa.us.
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: Visit https://www.opalco.com/about-community/careers/#positions.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent/Superintendent in Training
Employer: San Juan Golf & Country Club, Friday Harbor.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: Starts at $28 per hour plus substantial benefits package.
Send resume to: marcus@sjgolfclub.com.
Risk and Safety Manager
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $10,251.15-$13,315.64 monthly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $85,239.56-$110,721.19 annually.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Emergency Preparedness Program Coordinator
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $42.73-$56.04 hourly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Corrections Officer/Court Security
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $6,697.60-$8,555.73 monthly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Code Enforcement Officer
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $42.73-$56.04 hourly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Administrative Specialist III
Employer: San Juan County.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $32.74-$42.94 hourly.
Job listing or application: Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjuancowa.
Journeyman Plumber
Employer: Northwest Plumbing and Waterworks, Inc.
Hours: Full time.
Salary or pay range: $30-$40 per hour, DOE.
Job listing or application: Visit https://mcusercontent.com/e47fce471fcfcd4bd9e83df0f/files/e920a1db-6626-8d2f-f582-2f1943d6ad83/Hiring_Journeyman_Plumber.pdf.
Submit resume to: tracyjanderson@hotmail.com.
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