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RFQ: Biliterate Content Specialist Independent Contractor – Spanish

Feb 04, 2026

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) is seeking an experienced Biliterate Content Specialist (Spanish) Independent Contractor. This contracted position requires fluency in English and Spanish, and skill in writing and communication with an audience that is diverse in levels of education, culture, and first language. This person will report directly to the Professional Learning Associate Director (PLAD) and work closely with the Training Content Manager to support the transcreation of the online self-paced School Age Basics (SAB) curriculum from English to Spanish. The scope of work includes conducting a quality assurance review of existing English-to-Spanish translated content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and … [ ]

We’re Hiring: Director of Finance and Administration

Jan 29, 2026

Overview:For over 30 years, SOWA has been supporting an equitable ecosystem of expanded learning programs for Washington’s youth by helping after-school, summer, and child care programs become more robust and accessible. Anchored in collaboration, we secure funding, advocate for the youth development sector, and provide tools and trainings to professionals who work with young people, ages 5 to 24. Our efforts benefit communities throughout the state by prioritizing youth most impacted by systemic inequity. Position Summary:SOWA’s Director of Finance and Administration has primary responsibility for the organization’s financial operations, as well as data systems, information technology (IT), and office administration. … [ ]

Legislative Kick-Off Recap

Jan 23, 2026

On January 21, 2026, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) and the Youth Development Strategy Table (YDST) hosted a virtual Legislative Kick-Off to highlight the coalition’s 2026 legislative priorities and share ways the community can support and advocate for the youth development field across Washington. Centering young people in this work was a highlight of the event. Two youth speakers shared powerful stories about how youth development programs have shaped their lives. Both speakers served on SOWA’s Youth Advisory Subcommittee, a group of 10 passionate young people who worked together in the fall and summer of 2025 to complete a policy project with guidance and support from the YDST coalition and SOWA team. One of the youth speakers, Lexi, shared how participating in youth development … [ ]

Spotlight: Hilltop Children’s Center’s Commitment to Continuous Growth and Improvement

Jan 05, 2026

School’s Out Washington (SOWA) supports youth programs on their program quality improvement journey. One program that has shown commitment to quality improvement is Hilltop Children’s Center. A longtime partner through a contract with the City of Seattle, Hilltop is an early childhood center that offers afterschool programming and childcare for elementary-aged children. They are dedicated to helping young people thrive through strong relationships with trusted adults. Elli Licea, a Mentor Educator at Hilltop, has seen firsthand the value of SOWA’s support, and during her tenure, Hilltop has deepened their engagement. “The more I experienced the coaching and Learning Community Meetings, … [ ]

Spotlight: International Rescue Committee

Jan 05, 2026

Resettling one’s family in an unfamiliar country is not an easy feat. Having survived violence and persecution in their countries of origin, refugees face a plethora of new challenges when resettling in the United States—but their commitment to paving paths of success for their children is unwavering. Spokane County experienced an influx of refugee families between 2021 and 2023. Spokane Public Schools (SPS) was suddenly faced with the challenge of addressing the complex and unique needs of the large number of refugee students in the district. But there was hope in a new partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC)—an … [ ]

2025 Bridge Conference Highlights—Together We Rise

Nov 18, 2025

By School's Out Washington

We were proud to see our conference theme, Together We Rise, resonate through every keynote, workshop, and conversation as hundreds of changemakers from across Washington gathered to celebrate and lean into collective resilience, empowerment, and shared success.

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