RFQ: Program Quality Assessment – King County Youth Program External Assessor

Request for Qualifications: Program Quality Assessment – King County Youth Program External Assessor The mission of School’s Out Washington (SOWA) is to provide services and guidance for organizations to ensure all young people have safe places to learn and grow when not in school. School’s Out is dedicated to building community systems to support quality afterschool and youth development programs for Washington’s 5- to 18-year-olds through training, advocacy, and leadership. 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 … [ ]

Request for Qualifications: School-Age Basics Curriculum Review Workgroup

Request for Qualifications: School-Age Basics Curriculum Review 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 School’s Out Washington (SOWA) is seeking 6 to 9 reviewers to form a School-Age Basics Curriculum … [ ]

Hiring Announcement: Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration 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 human … [ ]

Hiring Announcement: BSK Administrative Coordinator  

BSK Administrative Coordinator  OVERVIEW  For three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems in Washington State. We work to ensure high-quality afterschool and summer programs are available so all of Washington’s youth—and especially low-income youth and youth of color—can have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. SOWA is dedicated to building responsive community systems to support quality afterschool, youth development, and summer programs for Washington’s children and youth ages 5 through young adulthood.  Position Summary:  The BSK Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support for the King County Best Starts for Kids (BSK) … [ ]

Hiring Announcement: Refugee School Impact Training & Resource Manager

Refugee School Impact Training & Resource Manager OVERVIEW For three decades, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems in Washington State. We work to ensure high-quality afterschool and summer programs are available so all of Washington’s youth—and especially low-income youth and youth of color—can have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. SOWA is dedicated to building responsive community systems to support quality afterschool, youth development, and summer programs for Washington’s children and youth ages 5 through young adulthood. POSITION SUMMARY SOWA administers the Refugee School Impact Program (RSIP), which is funded through … [ ]

Bridge Conference 2024 Highlights—Moments to Movements

We were proud to witness our theme of “Moments to Movements” in action as both a foundation for the conference and an invitation to imagine more expansive movements rooted in the moments that change us bit by bit every day—and how we can utilize these invaluable moments with youth to foster long-lasting positive change.