FIUTS Student Board Application 2024/2025

The FIUTS Student Board is a unique and challenging leadership-development opportunity offers that offers students from any country studying in the Seattle area a chance to spend one academic year as an integral part of the FIUTS leadership team alongside our community Board of Trustees.

Serving on the Student Board is an academic year volunteer commitment (September - June), and it is a powerful way to build a global network, learn about nonprofit organizations, and gain leadership experience.

For the 24/25 year, FIUTS Student Board members will selected by the outgoing Student Board through a competitive election process.

Note: Before you apply, make sure you are prepared for the level of commitment involved:

  • Monthly evening meetings (2nd Monday of each month)

  • Two orientation sessions: June 2024 (online) and October 2024 (in person)

  • Participation in one Board of Trustee Committee (Board Development, Fundraising, Strategy, Finance)

  • Provide thoughtful consideration and input into FIUTS programs and initiatives; solicit feedback about programs from students and other stakeholders to inform your decisions

  • Attendance at FIUTS special events, including FIUTS CulturalFest and FIUTS Blue Marble Bash; additional events and public speaking opportunities throughout the year

  • Regular participation and leadership in FIUTS programs, including training and participation as a FIUTS Facilitator

  • A willingness to work hard, partner with the staff and Trustees, and have fun!