Careers & Job Opportunities
“I believe in the value of Island Senior Resources; that’s why I work here. We improve lives every day for the individuals we serve. Each day when I go home, I know I have made a difference. It’s more than a job; I’m doing what I believe in.”
—Long-time staff member
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Current Openings
Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts
Island Senior Resources is searching for our next Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts.
This leadership role is perfect for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, connecting donors with causes they care about, and making a tangible difference in the lives of older adults, caregivers, and families across Island County.
To Apply, visit: https://www.prothman.com/open-recruitments/?jobId=3396
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Summary
The Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive contributed revenue program while serving as the organization’s lead frontline fundraiser working in tandem with the Executive Director and the Director of Annual Giving. Reporting to the Executive Director and an important member of the executive leadership team, this director role will spend the majority of their time in donor-facing work (visits, calls, proposals, and stewardship), with the remaining time focused on strategy, planning, and oversight of all development activities.
- Open until filled
- View the complete job description
Whidbey Central Kitchen Cook – Langley
Got kitchen skills and a soft spot for your community? We need a Cook who can turn simple ingredients into hearty, scratch-made meals for seniors on Whidbey Island — and have fun doing it. If you love cooking with purpose, we’d love to meet you.
$23.44-$25.37 per hour
24 hours/week, possibly expanding to full-time
To apply submit an application and a letter of interest to reception@islandseniorservices.org
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What you’ll do:
- Whip up a rotating scratch menu (gluten-free, allergy-friendly, diabetic-friendly options included)
- Run the kitchen like a pro when the Food Service Manager’s away — ordering, production, cleanup
- Keep the pantry, freezer, and Meals on Wheels stock organized and rotating
- Help plan menus that are tasty and budget-smart
- Jump in on Meals on Wheels trays and the noon community meal line
- Cover teammates when needed — because kitchen crews look out for each other
What you bring:
- Quantity food production or line cook experience (preferred)
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
- Comfort with industrial equipment — knives, slicers, steam kettles, convection ovens, and more
- A knack for scaling recipes up or down without losing the magic
- Calm under pressure in a busy, tight-quarters kitchen
- Stamina for standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and the occasional overhead pan-wrangle
Open until Filled
Case Aide – Oak Harbor
Help keep our community’s most vulnerable feel safe and supported.
Island Senior Resources is looking for a detail-oriented, compassionate Case Aide to support our Case Management team. At the heart of the COPES program, you will be maintaining case files, making and coordinating referrals, and stepping in to help clients and families when they need answers fast. Most days you’ll be deep in data and documentation; some days you’ll be the friendly voice greeting clients at the front desk. Primarily based in Oak Harbor, with occasional work in our Langley office.
$23.33-$25.25 per hour
20 hours/week
To apply submit an application and a letter of interest to reception@islandseniorservices.org.
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You’ll get to:
- Support case managers and service providers with day-to-day questions and coordination
- Keep client files, databases, and reports accurate and current
- Help coordinate trainings and support field staff logistics
- Provide backup reception and intake coverage when needed
You should bring:
- 5 years of combined education and experience
- Sharp organizational and data-entry skills
- Comfort with MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint
- A calm, patient, culturally competent approach with a diverse client base
- Bonus points for bilingual skills or experience working with older adults or people with disabilities
Open until Filled
Intake/Receptionist – Oak Harbor
If you’re organized, compassionate, and ready to be the center of serving clients in our Oak Harbor office, we’d love for you to join our team!
Be the friendly face and voice that connects our community to the support they need. As part of the reception team, you’ll greet clients, guide them to the right resources, and help our programs run smoothly all while making a real difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities on Whidbey Island. Primarily based in Oak Harbor, with occasional work in our Langley office.
$23.33-$25.25 per hour
20 hours/week
To apply submit an application and a letter of interest to reception@islandseniorservices.org.
Details
You’ll get to:
- Welcome clients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, in person, by phone, and by email
- Help people navigate our services, schedule appointments, and complete intake paperwork
- Keep our records organized and support the broader team with day-to-day office needs
- Step in as backup for our Case Aide when needed
You should bring:
- 3 years of combined education and experience
- Excellent communication skills and a calm, patient approach even when things get busy
- Comfort with everyday office software and a knack for picking up new systems
- Bilingual skills and experience serving older adults or people with disabilities? Even better.
Open until Filled
Culture & Values
- We hire people, not just qualifications.
- We respect and value our differences.
- We ask questions and listen to points of view until we find the best answers to every challenge.
- We seek individuals who can work collaboratively, value input, think creatively, and bring their experience to an environment where expertise is respected, and a desire to learn and improve is encouraged.
- We are all both mentors and learners every day.
- We are passionate about the work we do together and how we care for each other and every person who needs our help.
Employee Benefits
- Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, and twelve paid holidays per year.
- Health and vision insurance for employees 30 hours per week or more.
- Life insurance for employees who work 20 hours per week or more.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional 401K.
- A discount of 25% off at Senior Thrift – Island Senior Resources retail store in Freeland, WA.
- Relief positions receive limited benefits including sick leave, the Employee Assistance Program, the discount at Senior Thrift, and enrollment in the 401K.
General Hiring Process & Timeline
1. Confirmation
After submitting your application, watch for an email confirmation that it was received within a few days of your submission.
2. Review
It may take 1-3 weeks before you are contacted for an interview. If you are not selected to participate in an interview, you will be notified by email once the position is filled.
3. Interview
If selected for an in-person interview you will be contacted directly by phone or email to schedule a time. During the in-person interview you’ll meet with the hiring manager and search committee members. This interview is both an opportunity for the hiring team to get to know you better and understand your experience and how it relates to the position; as well as an opportunity for you to get to know the manager, department culture, and gain more insight into the specifics of the position.
4. Second and/or Additional Interviews
In some cases, a second-round interview will occur, which generally involves meeting with additional members of the department and other stakeholders.
5. Background Check & References
Our final step in the evaluation process involves checking references and completing a WA State background check.
6. Job Offer
If you are the selected candidate, you will receive a verbal offer from either the hiring manager or a human resources representative. We will then send you an official offer letter outlining the terms and conditions of the offer and will include information for the next steps to becoming part of Island Senior Resources team.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Island Senior Resources is committed to the principles of equal employment, and we strive to enhance the diversity of lived experiences among our staff.
We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), race (including traits historically associated or perceived to be associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability (including obesity), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
ISR is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Volunteer Opportunities
Helping one of our programs is a great way to be involved, stay engaged and active, and be rewarded by helping others. Our programs rely on volunteers. We need you!
View our Volunteer Openings. Join today!
Island Senior Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are ADA compliant and do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.