Do you know someone who would be a good addition to our Board of Trustees?

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.

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 who own/employed by a small business; and those whose business is located outside the City of Seattle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the organization and provide civic advice
  • Formulate and oversee policies and procedures
  • Engage our members and partners to use our collective voice and influence to drive impact and change for all in our community.
  • 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. All decisions of the Board of Trustees are to be made solely on the basis of a desire to promote the best interests of the Chamber.
  • 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
Key Qualities
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 belonging.
  • Have a constituency with which they have credibility and influence.
  • 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, viewpoints, and asks questions for understanding
Time and Financial 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 12:00 – 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 major events (Annual Meeting, Regional Leadership Conference, Public Officials Reception, Study Missions)
  • Length of term: Three (3) years, which may be renewed up to two (2) 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

Please apply for yourself or submit a nomination by March 27.