Who we are: Since 1971, Hopelink has provided stability-building programs for people experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities in North and East King County. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), we are the largest nonprofit organization in the area.
Hopelink Mission: Hopelink equips people to exit poverty through comprehensive services, impactful partnerships, and advocacy for equitable opportunities for all.
Hopelink Values: Growth & Human Potential, Relationships Built in Trust, Culture of Belonging, Quality of Our Work, Community-Centered, Fiscal & Data Stewardship
What we do: Hopelink’s programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include food assistance, energy assistance, financial assistance, housing with case management, mobility management, non-emergency medical transportation, Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART), English for work, family development, and financial capabilities.
Join us: Enjoy a friendly work environment with an amazing group of highly capable co-workers dedicated to our mission and values. We foster a welcoming environment where everyone’s diverse beliefs and perspectives are respected, valued, and used to strengthen our programs and systems. Join us in making a difference in our community!
Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package!
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, Internal Career Advancement Opportunities, Training Classes, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Career Path Coaching and Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase 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, Driver Trainer
“At Hopelink, we work together with compassion and no hidden agendas, all focused on helping others with trauma-informed care.”
-Jim, 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, Education Program Supervisor
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Current Opportunities
Transportation
Title: Public Transportation Driver Supervisor
Location(s):
- Kent, WA
- Redmond, WA
Work schedule:
- During training – Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:30pm
- After training – Must have open availability including weekends
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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.
How you will be compensated: $30.00 per hour DOE
Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- 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: CDL Driver Trainer
Location:
- Redmond, WA
Work schedule:
- Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
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The career opportunity:
The CDL Driver Trainer performs all regular training functions to prepare an individual for the driver position and provides leadership, guidance, and training to drivers with various levels of experience (including drivers with or without a Commercial Driver License (CDL)) with an emphasis on safety and customer service.
How you will be compensated: $32.00 per hour DOE
Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- 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: Automotive Service Technician
Multiple Locations Available: Kent WA
Work schedule:
During Training: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
After Training: Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-6:30pm
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The career opportunity:
The Hopelink Automotive Service Technician will perform work in the diagnosis, repair and service Fleet vehicles, Medium & Heavy-Duty Transit Buses with gasoline and diesel engines. This role is primarily responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with other related fleet repairs required.
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 $28/hour DOE
- New Hire Incentive: $3,000
- 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: CDL Bus Driver
Multiple Locations Available: Kent WA
Work schedule:
During Training: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Multiple shifts available after training!
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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.
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 to $26 DOE
- New Hire Incentive: $4,500
- 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: CDL Bus Driver
Multiple Locations Available: Redmond WA
Work schedule:
During Training: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm
Multiple shifts available after training!
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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.
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 to $26 DOE
- New Hire Incentive: $4,500
- 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: Fleet Vehicle Detailer
Location: Kent WA
Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
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The career opportunity:
The DART Fleet Vehicle Detailer ensures that all interior & exterior surfaces of buses and vehicles are sanitized, washed and detailed using proper personal protective equipment (PPE). This position may require some overtime, but overtime is not guaranteed. Detailers provide automotive interior & exterior cleaning services that meet company or client specifications.
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $21/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: Mobility Coordinator – Volunteer Transportation (Community Van Program)
Location: Snoqualmie Valley (with travel throughout King County)
Work schedule: Full Time, Hybrid: Remote and In-Person work schedule. Typically, 3-4 days per week onsite (70% in-person and 30% work from home). Typical core business hours of Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with some flexibility. Occasional pre-planned weekend and evening availability needed to support in-person outreach events. Flex time available.
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The career opportunity:
Hopelink’s Mobility Management team empowers people to change their lives by facilitating access to the community. We do this by (1) providing travel education and resources to build awareness of existing transportation options; (2) supporting the coordination of specialized transportation through cross-sector collaborations; and (3) gathering data and needs assessment to recommend and implement improved services. We work to make it easier for all people to get around King County through innovative, collaborative problem-solving.
This position will assist the Mobility Team and project partners in the development and implementation of King County Metro’s Community Van Program, offered in partnership with Hopelink Mobility Management. This role is responsible for outreach, community education, and volunteer coordination, etc. The Community Van program currently serves Snoqualmie Valley, Redmond, Sammamish, Tukwila, and Shoreline/Lake Forest Park. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, self-motivated, and possess a passion and interest in making an impact in the local community. Bilingual and Bicultural candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Snoqualmie Valley residents are encouraged to apply.
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $25/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
Community Services
Title: Case Manager – 2 openings
Location: Redmond, WA (Greater Eastside locations)
Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours a week, Typically Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm or 9:30am-5:30pm(flex). The initial 2-week training is in-person at a Hopelink worksite. After training, hybrid with some in-person and some remote schedule options available. (typically, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote). Some flexibility on determining schedule. Case Managers may need to provide client coverage at other Hopelink sites.
The career opportunity:
Hopelink provides vital resources to people experiencing financial and housing instability in our community. The Case Manager provides assessment, advocacy, referrals, and other support services to low-income families in shelter, transitional, non-time limited housing programs as well as community-based settings. The primary goal is to help families through their own resilience to make positive life changes and substantial progress towards self-sufficiency, with a focus on increasing income & obtaining and maintaining permanent housing.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, compassionate, excited to learn, and is a team player who works well in a collaborative team environment alongside community partners. A combination of on-site and remote options is available for this role after training period is complete and job proficiency is demonstrated. Case Managers may need to provide client coverage at other Hopelink sites.
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $25.00 / 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
Administration & Facilities
Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician III (nonprofit)
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:
The Facilities Maintenance Technician III performs journey-level building preventive and general maintenance and equipment repair work on Hopelink’s numerous multi-family residential, service centers, office space, and transportation centers. The Facilities team is based out of the Hopelink Redmond center. Travel in a company truck during work hours to do maintenance repairs across East King County, including Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Carnation, Duvall, Kenmore, Shoreline, and occasionally Kent.
Work with a great team.
Interesting variety of maintenance projects.
Regular schedule.
Full benefits.
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.
- Compensation: $29/hour – $30.90/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 in January.
- 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
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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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