Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in the north and east King County, WA. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), we are the largest nonprofit organization in the area. Hopelink programs and services focus on five key areas: food, financial & energy assistance, housing & family development, adult education & employment, and transportation/mobility. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good.
Join our team and enjoy a friendly work environment with an amazing group of highly capable co-workers. We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the success of all individuals when the diversity of people, beliefs, and values are included. Hopelink offers internal career opportunities, professional development, leadership development, and career path coaching.
Our Hopelink staff of over 300 are dedicated to our mission and supporting the people we serve.
We offer great benefits. Benefits for eligible employees: Medical, Dental, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Vacation & Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Part Time & Wellness Programs, Career Advancement Opportunities.
“Working with two great teams at Hopelink, I feel thankful for the opportunity to grow and learn in a career I love, supported by amazing colleagues providing essential transportation services.”
-Carrie James, Driver Trainer
“At Hopelink, we work together with compassion and no hidden agendas, all focused on helping others with trauma-informed care.”
-Jim Boland, Employment Specialist
“Starting part-time and growing into a full-time position, I now lead English language programs at Hopelink, surrounded by an amazingly talented and inclusive team.”
-Lenise Lewis, Education Program Supervisor
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Current Opportunities
Transportation
The career opportunity:
The DART Transit Supervisor oversees a team of 10 – 20 DART Bus Drivers in King County, a diverse staff serving diverse populations. The DART Transit Supervisor leads the problem-solving, field training, troubleshooting, performance management, employee relations, and monitoring of drivers; may also be responsible for driver scheduling or recruiting/hiring.
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Location: Kent, WA & Kirkland, WA
Available Shift(s):
- Available Shift #1: Monday through Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $29 – $30 hourly (DOE)
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
The career opportunity:
The DART Dispatcher maintains radio contact with transit operators, receives and records trip information, schedules trips to vehicles, resolves on-the-road problems or refers problems to others for resolution. Works closely with other dispatchers in a team environment. The ideal candidate brings customer service experience, a proficiency in MS Office, and an ability to learn Hopelink scheduling software.
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Location: Kirklad, WA (initial training based in Kent, WA)
Work schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/week) in-office position
Multiple shifts available:
- TRAINING ONLY: Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:30pm (approx 90 days)
- OPEN: Monday through Friday 5:00am-2:00pm
- CLOSE: Monday through Friday 12:00pm-9:00pm
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $23.18 hourly (DOE)
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
The career opportunity:
The Hopelink CDL Bus Driver provides safe, courteous, and on-time transportation to customers in vans, minibuses, or small buses, adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining schedules/routes. The driver communicates respectfully while providing excellent customer service to passengers. No experience necessary, paid training available.
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Location: Kent, WA
Multiple shifts available
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: starting at $24/hour
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Title: Client Transportation Coordinator – Term Limited
Location: Seattle, WA. Harborview Medical Center; will rotate to our other locations based on business need (UW Medical Center Montlake or Seattle Children’s Hospital). Initial training for this position is in Bellevue, WA.
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm or 9:30am – 6:00pm, with some flexibility to occasionally cover either shift.
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The career opportunity: The Client Transportation Coordinator is a term-limited position with a potential end date of June 1, 2025, or based on program needs. The NEMT Client Transportation Coordinator partners in-person with medical facility staff to provide transportation assistance to Medicaid clients for the purpose of receiving medical care at local facilities. This position is a rotational role primarily stationed at Harborview Medical Center. Coordinators determine the type of transportation service required for clients and collaborate with our transportation service partners to meet their needs. This position reports directly to the NEMT Scheduling Supervisor. Coordinators are provided with a Hopelink issued ORCA card, for public transit, to commute to the work locations.
The ideal Client Transportation Coordinator brings excellent communication skills, a commitment to customer service, and a genuine passion for helping others. Experience in dispatching or ride scheduling a plus.
How you will be compensated:
- Compensation: $25.20/hour
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
- Medical, Vision and Dental after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Community Services
Title: Food Market Driver
Location: Kirkland, WA
Work schedule: Part Time 20 hours per week, 8am-5pm Mon & Thurs, 4-hour day shift on Friday.
The career opportunity:
The Food Market Driver operates loads and unloads a 24’ delivery truck, making pick-ups and deliveries of food, supplies, and other food and non-food materials. The Food Market Driver also performs order picking and organization support at the central warehouse.
Compensation: $24.50 hr.
Title: Center Manager – Shoreline (Social Services Manager)
Location: Shoreline, WA
Work schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, mostly in-person/onsite with occasional remote work from home opportunities on Fridays
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The career opportunity:
The Center Manager is responsible for the general oversight of the Shoreline Service Center. Directly supervises the Center staff, including financial assistance specialists and front desk client resource specialists; works closely with all programs to coordinate Center operations and ensures quality services to the community, with a key focus of implementing financial assistance program and food program enrollments. The ideal candidate works well in a high paced environment, can problem solve, multi-task and is a flexible team player. This position requires the ability to stay calm under pressure and deescalate situations when necessary. Must be able to engage in a compassionate manner with individuals who demonstrate unpredictable behavior related to various kinds or crisis or trauma including substance abuse, mental health disorders, and/or homelessness
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $30.30/hour – $32/hour Depending On Experience
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Administration/Facilities
Title: Maintenance Technician II or III (nonprofit) $2k New Hire BONUS!!!
Location: Redmond, WA and all Hopelink locations
Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm, on-call after hours rotation typically 1 week per month
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The career opportunity:
Hopelink’s Facilities Maintenance Technicians perform building maintenance and equipment repair work on Hopelink’s numerous multi-family residential, service centers, office space, and transportation centers. We are flexible with hiring a level II or III depending on the experience and skill level of a candidate. The Maintenance Technician III performs journey level building maintenance and can operate independently on a variety of projects. The Maintenance Technician II performs a skilled level of maintenance with a focus on apartment turns.
Work with a great team.
Interesting variety of maintenance projects.
Regular schedule.
Full benefits.
New Hire Bonus!
Opportunities for career growth.
Welcoming environment.
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Maintenance Technician III $29/hour – $30.90/hour, DOE
- Maintenance Technician II $27/hour – $29/hour, DOE
- New-hire bonus of $2,000 which pay out $1,000 at 90 days and $1,000 at 180 days.
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available upon hire.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
Development
Future Opportunities
Welcome to Hopelink! Come work for a mission and help end poverty.
You are invited to submit an application for future Hopelink career opportunities. Our recruiting team will review your application and contact you when a related position comes available.
Please indicate what type of position you are seeking and which Hopelink location is the best match for you. Our service centers are located in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Carnation. DART Transportation is located in Kent, WA.
We are often hiring for a variety of positions at Hopelink!
- Community Services – Housing & Case Management, Food Assistance, Energy & Financial Assistance, Financial Resiliency, Adult Education and Employment Services
- Transportation – DART direct operations (drivers), Mobility Management, and our Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Call Center
- Administrative teams – Finance, Facilities, I.T., Organizational Excellence, Human Resources, Communications, and Development (Fundraising)
Hopelink programs and services focus on 5 key areas: Food, financial & energy assistance, housing & family development, adult education & employment and transportation/mobility. We are the largest nonprofit organization in the Eastside area, every year we serve over 65,000 homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities, and have been since 1971. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good.
Come work for a mission and help end poverty. You are invited to submit an application for future Hopelink career opportunities. Our recruiting team will review your application and contact you when a related position comes available.
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