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Elizabeth Rinehart (left) volunteering at Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2018 event. (Courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County)

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August 15, 2018 at 5:20 am

Construction general manager Elizabeth Rinehart’s cool job

First woman to serve as a general manager at Walsh has a passion for building affordable housing.

Graig Markel manufactures manufactures effects pedals, synth modules, and pro audio devices in Seattle.(Courtesy of Zera Marvel)

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August 1, 2018 at 5:20 am

Music components maker Graig Markel’s cool job

Best part of the work? Making his own schedule, and working with his wife and dog.

Seattle-based architect Tammy Felker (right) speaks at a workshop. (Courtesy of ZGF Architects)

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July 19, 2018 at 5:13 am

Tammy Felker’s cool job merging architecture and nursing

Much of Seattle-based Felker’s work focuses on the design of behavioral health facilities.

Seattle-based glass artist and craftsman Ronnie Phillips. (Courtesy of Ronnie Phillips)

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July 11, 2018 at 5:47 am

Seattle glass artist Ronnie Phillips’ cool job

The best part of the job for this craftsman? Working with the constantly moving, temperamental molten glass.

Ninder Gill (left) and early childhood education student Carol Solomon attend ECE Advocacy Night at North Seattle College. (Courtesy of North Seattle College)

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July 4, 2018 at 5:22 am

Ninder Gill’s cool job at North Seattle College

Faculty member at North Seattle College is thrilled to be part of a first-in-the-state program for early childhood educators to obtain bachelor’s degrees.

Joy Ingram is executive director of the nonprofit Clothes For Kids, which gives students and their families the opportunity to choose a personalized wardrobe at no cost. (Michelle Archer / Jobs)

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June 27, 2018 at 5:45 am

Joy Ingram’s cool job making sure kids have clothes for school

Executive director of Clothes For Kids says she’s constantly reminded of the community’s generosity.

Laura Hamill (left) discusses Limeade Institute research with CEO Henry Albrecht at the 2018 Limeade Engage Conference. (Courtesy of Bryan Stovall)

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June 20, 2018 at 5:08 am

Laura Hamill’s cool job helping people be happy at work

The organizational psychologist works for Limeade, an employee-engagement company based in Bellevue.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Kalanimahealani Shearer is a Culinary Specialist aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Wahoo out of Port Angeles. (Courtesy of the United States Coast Guard)

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June 13, 2018 at 5:35 am

Kalanimahealani Shearer’s cool job in the U.S. Coast Guard VIEW

Stationed on the Coast Guard cutter Wahoo out of Port Angeles, the Culinary Specialist is both crew member and chef.

Besides founding the Huraiti Mana dance troupe in Seattle, Rayann Kalei’okalani Onzuka also works at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and volunteers for Arts Corps. (Courtesy of Joel Aguiar)

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June 6, 2018 at 5:37 am

Rayann Kalei’okalani Onzuka’s cool job in Polynesian dance

The founder of Seattle-based dance troupe Hurairi Mana is also the director of museum services at the Wing Luke and an Arts Corp teacher.

Susie Williams is managing director of Seattle-based Acrobatic Conundrum. Performers Kevin Ruddell and Leah Jones appear in the background. (Courtesy of Danny Boulet)

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May 23, 2018 at 5:23 am

Susie Williams’ cool job with Acrobatic Conundrum

Seattle-based contemporary circus managing director juggles multiple hats at work.

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