Careers
Join Tacoma Community House, where your work transforms lives and strengthens our community.
Tacoma Community House is a nationally respected, community-based service center for immigrants, refugees, and members of the South Sound community seeking enrichment and pathways to self-sufficiency. Since 1910, we have helped countless individuals gain the skills they need to transition out of poverty, navigate a new culture, and find personal and professional success.
A number of staff members have worked at TCH for several years, finding the work engaging and the environment friendly. You can be part of this team that makes a powerful difference in the lives of countless individuals. We actively recruit, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce that contributes to our mission, vision, and values.
Celebrating 115 Years of Service
Current TCH Career & Service Opportunities
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Director of Development and Communications
- Position Title: Director of Development and Communications
- Employment Type: FTE
- Reports to: Executive Director
- Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000/yr.
- Open Until Filled
Job Summary
Tacoma Community House is a highly regarded, community-driven service center dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees, and individuals from the South Sound community in their quest for personal growth and empowerment. Established in 1910, we have been instrumental in equipping community members with the necessary skills to adapt to a new culture and achieve remarkable personal and professional accomplishments. Through our comprehensive programs and services, we inspire and enable individuals to forge their own paths to success and fulfillment.
The Director of Development and Communications will serve as a member of the Leadership and Management Teams, ensuring that strategic goals are achieved through partnerships with our donor community. She/He/They will ensure that fundraising strategies align with the mission and values, implement community events with the talented staff, and develop mutually beneficial partnerships. In collaboration with their teams, more specific areas of accountability include budgeting and fiscal management, external relations, strategic planning, organizational structure and development, human resources, board relations and governance, partner cultivation and http://Full Job Detailsstewardship, contract negotiation and implementation, resource allocation, donor engagement, and grant writing.
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Community Health Worker
- Position Title: Community Health Worker
- Employment Type: Regular, Non-Exempt
- Reports to: HR & Operations Manager
- Salary Range: $50,000 – $52,000/yr.
- Open Until Filled
Job Summary
Tacoma Community House is a highly regarded, community-driven service center dedicated to supporting immigrants, refugees, and individuals from the South Sound community in their quest for personal growth and empowerment. Established in 1910, we have been instrumental in equipping community members with the necessary skills to adapt to a new culture and achieve remarkable personal and professional accomplishments. Through our comprehensive programs and services, we inspire and enable individuals to forge their own paths to success and fulfillment.
The Community Health Worker will primarily be working in the community with youth and young adult populations. CHW’s closely collaborate with care teams, and other agencies to improve patient care and outcomes.
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ELA/GED Instructor & Substitute Instructor
- Position Title: ELA/GED Instructor & Substitute Instructor
- Employment Type: Contract Staff PT
- Reports to: Education Services Manager
- Salary Range: $30-35/HR
- OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Summary
As a highly regarded service center, Tacoma Community House’s Education Department remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for those seeking to achieve personal growth and empowerment through gainful employment. Its legacy of success continues to make a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals, fostering a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
Our dedicated instructors offer both morning and afternoon in-person ELA classes, and we have exciting plans to expand our offerings to include evening classes in the near future. In addition, we provide ABE/GED classes in the mornings. Our instructors collaborate as a cohesive team, working together to create, refine, and deliver curriculum, all while adhering to program guidelines and maintaining meticulous records. As part of our agency’s ongoing growth, we are actively building a pool of substitute instructors to further strengthen our team.
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Application Process
We strongly encourage individuals with personal, shared, or lived experience as an immigrant, refugee, or formerly homeless young adult to apply for these positions. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and believe that firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by our participants will greatly contribute to the success of our mission.
To apply for a position, please e-mail a Cover Letter that specifically addresses how your background makes you the best fit for the position, your resume, and three(3) professional references to Jobs@TacomaCommunityHouse.org.
Why Work at Tacoma Community House?
Your paycheck is only part of your total compensation package. Employees also have access to a benefits package worth about 30% of your salary.
- Insurance – We offer a comprehensive health care benefits package including medical, dental, and basic life insurance.
- Retirement – Tacoma Community House employees may participate in a 403b plan which includes generous support from the Agency after 1 year of service.
- Paid Leave – Leave benefits include 24 days of paid time off in the first year and 11 paid holidays.
We Are a Welcoming Workplace
Inclusion and empowerment are an integral part of who we are – our history, our culture, our identity. These values lead us in our operations as we strive to build and nurture a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and connects to each other in our dedication to equity and social justice.
Tacoma Community House is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Tacoma Community House is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled persons may contact us through Washington Relay Services 1-800-833-6388 (TTY or ASCHII) 1-800-833-6386 (VCO) or 1-877-833-6341 (STS).
In our relationships with staff, our participants, and our community, Tacoma Community House does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, marital or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence or perception of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Applicants in need of accommodations are encouraged to call (253) 383-3951.
Have Questions?
Please e-mail us at jobs@tacomacommunityhouse.org or call (253) 383-3951 for questions regarding positions at TCH and The REACH Center.