Careers in Washington

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in Washington? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Located in the northwestern United States, Washington is a leading state in agriculture, wine, and industry. It is home to eight of the 2012 Fortune 500 companies, all of them in Seattle or the Seattle metropolitan area.

Washington’s warm summers and cold winters make it a prime state for agriculture. The state leads the nation in the production of many fruits and vegetables, among them apples, red raspberries, hops, and many other fruits and vegetables. Washington also ranks right behind California in wine production.

A few of the many companies that call Washington home include Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Valve Corporation, REI, and Costco. Most of these companies are located in the Seattle area. Other major cities in Washington include Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Bellevue.

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Washington

Future of Fish - Future of Fish is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that “envision a global seafood supply chain that produces legal, traceable, trustworthy fish."

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The Mountaineers - The Mountaineers is a Seattle based non-profit that has “been teaching skills, sharing adventures, creating volunteers, and conserving land” for more than a century.

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WONGDOODY - WONGDOODY is based in Seattle, WA and “is the most awarded independent advertising agency on the West Coast.”

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KEXP - KEXP is a Seattle, WA based non-profit radio station that aims to enrich “people’s lives by championing music and discovery.”

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Filson - Filson is a Seattle, WA based company that is “renowned for making products in the USA" for activities like hunting, fly fishing, travel, and even work.

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Gameloft - Gameloft is a New York, NY based company that allows its “fans to play games anywhere, anytime, and on any digital platform.”

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Groundspeak - Groundspeak is a Seattle, WA based company that aims “to make everyone an explorer and to put an adventure in every location.”

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Rover - Rover is a Seattle, WA based company that has built a “community for dog lovers to connect owners with sitters for home dog stays.”

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Kellen Company - Kellen Company is a "professional services company serving associations, companies and foundations” with offices in Atlanta, New York, Denver, Chicago, and D.C.

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Limeade - Limeade is a Bellevue, WA based company that is aiming to “measurably improve well-being in the world through happy, healthy, high-performing workforces.”

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FATHOM - FATHOM is an Oakland, CA studio that uses its “expertise in 3D printing and additive manufacturing to help customers innovate faster and more efficiently.”

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Prison Pet Partnership - Prison Pet Partnership is a a Gig Harbor, WA based non-profit that “gives inmates the opportunity to learn valuable pet industry-related vocational skills."

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PROVAIL - PROVAIL is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that “supports people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices.”

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Munchery - Munchery is a San Francisco, CA based company that offers wholesome dinners prepared by top chefs delivered to your door for a reasonable price.

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Landesa - Landesa is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that “works to secure land rights for the world’s poorest people."

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Nuun - Nuun is a hydration focused Seattle, WA based company that “was the first to separate electrolyte replacement from carbohydrates.”

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FareStart - FareStart is a Seattle, WA non-profit that empowers homeless and disadvantaged people "through life skills, job training and employment in the food service industry.”

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Savers - Savers is a Bellevue, WA based chain that aims to “provide [their] customers with the best selection and shopping experience of any thrift store in the world.”

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SocialCode - SocialCode is a Washington, DC based “social marketing solutions provider” that “builds targeted communities, engages those audiences and converts them to customers."

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Defenders of Wildlife - Defenders of Wildlife is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims to “protect and restore imperiled species throughout North America."

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Marine Conservation Institute - Marine Conservation Institute is a Seattle, WA non-profit that uses the latest science to identify and advocate for important marine ecosystems around the world.

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Market Leader - Market Leader is a Kirkland, WA based company that provides real estate agents with “tools to effectively generate, manage, and close more transaction.”

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Seattle Tilth - Seattle Tilth aims “to inspire and educate people to safeguard our natural resources while building an equitable and sustainable local food system.”

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buuteeq - buuteeq is a Seattle, WA based company that offers an “easy-to-use web application that improves hotels' online marketing on the web, mobile, and Facebook."

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SightLife - SightLife is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that is "solely focused on eliminating corneal blindness in the U.S. and around the world”

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EnergySavvy - EnergySavvy is a Seattle, WA based company that provides utilities with software “to engage with customers, keep track of data and optimize operations.”

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Real Change - Real Change is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that provides "opportunity and a voice for low-income and homeless people while taking action for economic justice.”

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TransPerfect - TransPerfect is a New York, NY based company with 70 offices across 5 continents that provides “a full range of language and business services."

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters - One of the more interesting success stories in the coffee business is Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, which started as a small coffee shop in 1981.

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Uptown Treehouse - Uptown Treehouse is a Bellevue, WA based “full service marketing agency that helps brands meet their goals by leveraging social media"

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826 National - 826 National works with 8 centers to "provide under-resourced students, ages 6-18, with opportunities to explore their creativity and improve their writing skills.”

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RealSelf - RealSelf is a Seattle, WA based company that is building “the most trusted community around the entire journey one takes with any medical-beauty decision.”

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Z2Live - Z2Live is a Seattle, WA based company that “creates original next-generation, free-to-play, social and multiplayer games for mobile devices.”

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1105 Media - 1105 Media is a Chatsworth, CA based company that “provides integrated business-to-business information and media.”

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Design Within Reach - Design Within Reach is a Stamford, CT based furniture retailer that makes authentic modern design accessible with stores across the country.

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Zulily - Zulily is a Seattle, WA based company that offers “daily deals for moms, babies and kids.”

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FSG - FSG is a "consulting firm specializing in strategy, evaluation, and research" with offices in Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and DC.

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Back to the Roots - Back to the Roots is an Oakland, CA based company that allows you to enjoy the freshly picked mushroom experience at home.

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Belly - Belly is a Chicago, IL based company that is replacing the loyalty punchcard with mobile apps and in-store iPads.

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Vittana - Vittana is a Seattle, WA based non-profit that is using microfinance to bring education to the developing world.

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CityGrid Media - CityGrid Media is a West Hollywood, CA based “leading media company connecting consumers and businesses everywhere local happens," and they're hiring.

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Metia - Metia is a London based digital marketing agency with offices in Seattle, WA and New York, NY and they have some great jobs for new grads.

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Outdoor Research - Outdoor Research is a Seattle, WA based company that develops and sells high end outdoor apparel and gear, and they're hiring.

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Entercom - Entercom is one of the five largest radio companies in the U.S. and they have a ton of job openings for new and recent grads.

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comScore - comScore is a Reston, VA based "global leader in measuring the digital world," and they have some amazing entry level opportunities for new grads.

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H.BLOOM - H.BLOOM is a flower subscription service company based in NYC with some great job opportunities available.

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Allegiant - Allegiant is an Enterprise, NV based low-cost airline with some really interesting career opportunities.

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Flavorpill - Flavorpill is an online culture guide for New York, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Seattle, and they're hiring.

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