Join the Seattle JazzED Board of Directors
Seattle JazzED’s mission is to ensure every young person has access to excellent music education. To help lead this work further, we’re seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors.
Our goal is to broaden and diversify our board with people who are deeply aligned with our mission and values—and who are excited about shaping the future of equitable music education.
Seattle JazzED has gone through a period of change in recent years: we celebrated our 15th anniversary and welcomed our second-ever Executive Director. As we look toward the next 15 years, we’re seeking new members who bring fresh perspectives, energy, and leadership to help guide our continued growth and impact.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re interested in connecting with:
Local educators
Professionals in legal or financial fields
Parents or guardians of current or recent JazzED students
If you believe in the power of music to transform lives and want to ensure every young person has access to high-quality music education, we’d love to hear from you.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 30.
About the Board
The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and mission-based guidance to ensure the long-term success of the organization. As a collective body, the board’s responsibility is to:
Uphold and advance Seattle JazzED’s mission, ensuring it remains relevant and responsive to the needs of our students and community.
Lead the organization in its commitment to diversity, antiracism, equity, and inclusion. .
Ensure the organization operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Provide fiduciary oversight and strong financial management to ensure long-term financial health of the organization.
Support and actively engage in the development of the strategic plan, contributing to long-term planning and evaluating progress toward key goals.
Evaluate and support the Executive Director, including regular performance reviews, offering thought partnership, and setting appropriate compensation.
Support fundraising and represent JazzED as an ambassador in the community.
Responsibilities of Individual Board Members
The trustees have a fiduciary and leadership role in the organization and meet this obligation through active membership on the Board of Trustees. Individual responsibilities include:
Attend and actively participate in quarterly board meetings, occasional special meetings, and the Annual Board Retreat.
Serve on at least one committee, such as Finance, Gala/Development, Strategic Planning, Racial Equity, or Building.
Stay informed about of the goals, policies, programs, and needs of the Board and the organization.
Uphold confidentiality when dealing with sensitive or internal information.
Make an annual financial contribution that is personally meaningful to you.
Support fundraising efforts, such as inviting guests to our annual gala, connecting us to potential donors or partners, or contributing to campaigns.
Disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest promptly and sign the annual conflict-of-interest disclosure.
Be a champion for Seattle JazzED, sharing our story with your network, attending events when you can, and amplifying our work in the community.
Treat all members of the board, staff, students, and broader community with respect and kindness.
Interested in joining the board? Fill out the interest form below.
Not ready to join the board, but still want to get involved?
We also welcome community members to serve on committees working toward specific goals. You don’t need to be a board member to make a big impact! Committees open to non-board members may include: Finance, Gala/Development, Strategic Planning, Racial Equity Task Force, and Building. Most meet monthly, bi-monthly, or as needed—virtually and typically for about an hour.
