August 30, 2023
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
There are several funding and job opportunities available to you during the month of September. These opportunities are meant to help members of our community and local organizations to recover, thrive, and promote equity for all. View the opportunities listed below and forward to others who may be interested. Thanks!
 Vashon-Maury Island Community Septic Team Project Management RFP
Vashon-Maury Island Community Septic Team Project is looking for an individual or organization to manage the project to provide hands-on experience and educational support for local septic systems in Vashon-Maury Island. Submit your application before September 14th, 2023. For more information on this RFP and to apply, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact cpres-EHS@kingcounty.gov.
Climate Pledge Arena Community Fund
This opportunity aims to fund projects or programs in Seattle which support and serve marginalized youth or youth of color through arts, music, or cultural programming that drive racial equity and social justice. Submit your application before September 15th, 2023. For more information on this grant and how to apply, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact communityfund@onerooffoundation.org.
Housing Finance Capital Funding for Affordable Housing Projects
The King County Department of Community and Human Services’ Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division’s Housing Finance Program is soliciting applications for Affordable Housing projects in need of capital financing that address the housing shortage in the region and work to address the racial disparities in access to housing. Affordable Housing projects funded through this RFP are expected to serve a variety of populations meeting particular criteria for income, disability, and/or homelessness status, with project models such as workforce housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Affordable Housing with services, or homeownership, as well as equitable development projects with strong community involvement. Submit your application before September 15th, 2023. For more information on this RFP and to apply, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact dchscontracts@kingcounty.gov.
Indigenous Survivors of Human Trafficking Wraparound Services RFP
This Request for Proposal seeks proposals from qualified Tribes, tribal organizations and nonprofit organizations with the capacity and expertise to provide person-centered, culturally informed and responsive support and assistance to Indigenous persons who are survivors of labor and/or sex trafficking as well as individuals at-risk. Four grants will be funded, two in Eastern/Central Washington and two in Western Washington. Submit applications before September 15th, 2023. Download materials and learn more here.
If you have any questions, please contact stephanie.pratt@commerce.wa.gov.
 Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager III
The Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager III will champion the development and implementation of a systematic approach to Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) within the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). In addition to reporting to the KCSO Chief of Community Programs and Services, this role also reports to the King County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for strategic alignment. The position is characterized by division-wide planning and coordination within the KCSO of thoughtfully designed and sequenced critical actions to implement the King County ESJ Strategic Plan. Applications must be submitted before September 4th. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here.
Health Navigator
The Elizabeth Gregory Home Day Center is seeking applications for the position of Health Navigator. The Health Navigator will connect day center guests with a broad range of medical and behavioral health needs to the appropriate programs and services offered in the community, as well as develop and maintain a network of healthcare resources to provide warm referrals for guests. The position will remain open until filled. For more information on this position and how to apply, click here.
Community Liaison
Metro Transit's Community Engagement & Partnership group is hiring community liaisons who can be experts in navigating and communicating with historically underrepresented communities including low income, limited-English proficient, communities of color, people with disabilities and immigrants and refugees. Community Liaisons’ work in equitable outreach and engagement in King County will be conducted in a culturally specific manner providing the community with familiarity and trust while navigating Metro's processes. They will also play a role to help gather input from community members to inform agency planning and decisions related to transit services, programs, and capital programs. Applications must be submitted before September 8th. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here.
Open positions at Compass Housing Alliance
Compass Housing Alliance offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that it serves. The organization has several open positions at this time, including Day Counselor, Housing Case Manager, Maintenance Technician, Night Counselor, Part Time Counselor, and many more. Check out these open positions here.
Open positions at Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services
Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services engage in loving and compassionate service with particular concern for the sanctity of human life and for the dignity of the human person. The organization has several open positions at this time, including Immigration Legal Assistant, Maintenance Director, Tutoring Center Supervisor, Case Manager, Operations Coordinator, and many others. Check out these open positions here.
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Lastly, if you have any further questions, you can reach me by email at jeanne.kohl-welles@kingcounty.gov.
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