Apply for the FIUTS Student Board

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.

Student Board applications are open now for 2024/2025. Ongoing application; accepted until positions are filled.

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

Know a great Student Board Candidate? Nominate a student leader today!

Being a part of the Student Board is an opportunity for students to build their global network and enhance their leadership skills. Student Board members serve as members of the community Board of Trustees, and take part in discussions and initiatives that support FIUTS’ strategy, outreach, fundraising, and operations. Student Board members are undergraduate students, graduate students, or scholars from the U.S. and countries around the world who want to play a role in FIUTS programs into the future.

Election to the Student Board is a competitive process. Six elected Student Board members commit to serve a full academic year.

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Lead by Example

  • Advocate for FIUTS’ values on campuses and in the community - diversity, curiosity, diplomacy, optimism, and community service;

  • Represent and promote FIUTS as an organization to the greater Seattle community;

  • Model thoughtful leadership practices and strategic thinking;

  • Build relationships with campus and community leaders through dialogue and partnership.

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Incredible Opportunities

  • Improve your leadership, organizational, event-planning, and communication skills;

  • Learn about the nonprofit sector and take part in an incredible opportunity to serve on a Non-Profit Board of Trustees;

  • Provide input and leadership in current and future FIUTS programs and initiatives.

  • Support other student leaders in their own growth and development.

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expectations

  • Read and uphold the FIUTS Code of Ethics

  • Commit to 4-6 hours per month of meetings and ongoing work

  • Attend training or other meetings throughout your year of service

  • Attend bi-monthly meetings of the FIUTS Board of Trustees

  • Serve on one committee alongside Trustees and staff

  • Participate as a FIUTS Facilitator at least once per quarter