School’s Out Washington is dedicated to building community systems to support quality afterschool, youth development, and summer programs for Washington’s children and youth ages 5-24.

Our staff brings unique and diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and a deep commitment to supporting the field.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Request for Qualifications: Program Quality Assessment – King County Youth Program External Assessor

School’s Out Washington is currently seeking professionals to serve as contracted Program Quality Assessment (PQA) External Assessors utilizing the Social Emotional Learning PQA. These External Assessors visit youth programs and observe their practices, then score the Program Quality Assessment rubric. Each External Assessor will be contracted as Independent Contractors for School’s Out Washington.

The standard External Assessment rate is $230.00 per assessment. There is a probationary payment rate until one “shadow assessment” training and 3 assessments are completed to help SOWA cover the costs of trainings, during which the rate is $165.00 per assessment. After assessors complete their 3rd assessment, the standard External Assessment rate of $230.00 applies. Assessors also receive a $400.00 training stipend after completing the training requirements and becoming a certified assessor.

All interested persons should email a resume and cover letter detailing interest and qualifications to Jarrod Hamerly at jhamerly@schoolsoutwashington.org no later than December 29, 2025. Applications received after this date may still be considered based on capacity, or for the fall season. Further information may be obtained by calling Jarrod Hamerly at 206.457.3013.