The Seattle Metro Chamber is now accepting applications for its Board of Trustees – nominate yourself or a fellow member by March 29.

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Trustees advise, govern, promote, and oversee policy and the overall direction of the Chamber in support of the mission to help members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy.

In addition, Trustees are committed to the Chamber’s pledge to become an antiracist organization by engaging our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) members and partners to use our collective voice and influence to drive racial equity impact and change.

Trustees meet six times a year and are asked to attend at least two premier Chamber events. 

We recognize the value in having a leadership team that reflects the diversity of our community and are intentionally and actively seeking out nominees from a variety of backgrounds, including those from BIPOC communities; those who own/are employed by a small business; and those whose business is located outside the city of Seattle.

Board Responsibilities

  • Lead the organization and provide civic advice
  • Formulate and oversee policies and procedures
  • Commit to the Chamber’s pledge to become an antiracist organization by engaging our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) members and partners to use our collective voice and influence to drive racial equity impact and change
  • Act with the fiduciary duty to serve a public interest role and thus have a clear obligation to conduct all affairs of the Chamber in a manner consistent with this responsibility
  • Edit, question, validate, review, and approve the Chamber’s annual budget
  • Communicate and promote the Chamber mission and programs to the community and constituency; and help recruit new members
  • Sign and comply with the Chamber’s Conflict of Interest Policy

Excellent Seattle Metro Chamber Board Trustees

  • Are strong advocates for the Chamber in their broader communities
  • Are civically engaged and care about improving our regional business climate
  • Reflect the community the Chamber serves and have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Have some level of financial decision-making power within their organization
  • Are eager to participate in Chamber initiatives and willing to provide strategic advice to Chamber staff
  • Actively engage in the Chamber’s work, including events and programming, membership recruitment, and policy efforts
  • Have a sense of personal responsibility and accountability for making things happen
  • Possess and articulate a strategic vision for the future
  • Demonstrate respect for different perspectives, and viewpoints and ask questions to understand

Board Meetings & Commitments

  • Board Meetings: The Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of every other month of the year beginning in September. Meetings are held from 12–1:30 p.m. at various locations around the region. Trustees are encouraged to attend at all (5) board meetings and one (1) Board retreat each year.
  • Trustees are asked to attend a minimum of two premier events (Annual Meeting, Regional Leadership Conference, Public Officials Reception, study missions)
  • Length of term: Three (3) years, which may be renewed up to two consecutive terms
  • Board dues: Trustees must be employees of member companies that are in good standing and will be asked to pay an additional $700 annually

Nominations Process
The Board welcomes new members annually at the start of the fiscal year in September. All nominees go through a selection and voting process by the Nominations & Member Development Committee. 

Board members must be employees of a member company in good standing. Please submit your suggestion(s). Nominations will close on March 29.

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