Apply to be a CulturalFest Co-Chair for 2025!

As an organization that serves both students and the community at large, FIUTS works closely with many student leaders to achieve our mission to advance international understanding.

CulturalFest Co-Chair Applications Open Now! Deadline to apply extended until: May 13, 2024!

Students from any campus in the Seattle area are welcome to apply.

Apply for a leadership role in FIUTS CulturalFest 2025! As a CulturalFest Co-Chair, you will help to bring the largest FIUTS event of the year to the Pacific Northwest. Being a CulturalFest Co-Chair is an opportunity for students to gain event planning experience, build their global network, and enhance their leadership skills.

CulturalFest Co-Chairs will serve on a committee of students, staff, and community Trustees, and will lead two sub committees that will prepare for different elements of the event - the Performance Committee and the CulturalFest Expo Committee.

Election to the a CulturalFest Co-Chair role is a competitive process. Four students will be elected to serve in from September 2024-May 2025. CulturalFest is currently scheduled for April 19, 2025.

Performance Committee

  • Recruit potential performance groups from campuses across the region;

  • Coordinate and oversee the audition and selection process for performers;

  • Support the preparation of impactful performances that represent the talent and diversity of our global student community;

  • Prepare performance group marketing and communication materials;

  • Ensure a high-quality audience experience.

Expo Committee

  • Recruit 25-30 Expo Booth teams from campuses across the region;

  • Support teams in creating innovative and creative displays that represent their country or culture;

  • Connect groups to each other to expand their expo teams;

  • Coordinate small scale performances and/or lessons to engage the audience;

  • Ensure a high-quality educational experience for all attendees.

expectations

  • Serve as community leaders, representing the values of FIUTS to the community;

  • Commit to 4-6 hours per month of meetings and ongoing work between September 2024 - April 2025;

  • Recruit and manage a diverse committee of student committee members;

  • Communicate clearly with staff, Trustees, committee members, and all other stakeholders;

  • Promote CulturalFest in your network;

  • Read and uphold the FIUTS Code of Ethics.