Join our Board

The Seattle Metals Guild is a volunteer operated organization. Every project, workshop, and event is produced by volunteers.  The database management, website maintenance, and bookkeeping are all maintained by volunteers as well. We can’t run this organization without you!  The strength of the Seattle Metals Guild and the community of artists in our area flourishes through your participation. Friendships and networks are forged around committee tables and whilst helping with the heavy lifting.  Won’t you join us?

Board Opportunities

Grants Committee Chair

Committee Chair — Board Position

Term 2 years (July–June)

Time 3–5 hrs/month (mostly June–Oct)

The Grants Chair runs SMG’s annual grant program from start to finish. This is one of the Guild’s most meaningful member benefits, and the person in this role gets to shape how it grows.

What you'll do

  • Set the annual grant timeline and manage the application process

  • Recruit and coordinate a panel of jurors

  • Oversee the review and selection process

  • Announce the recipient at the Symposium and administer the award

  • Report program outcomes to the board

Good fit if you...

  • Are organized and process-oriented

  • Care about supporting artists through meaningful programs

  • Are comfortable coordinating people across a multi-step process

Lecture Series Chair

Committee Chair — Board Position

Term 2 years (July–June)

Time 3–5 hrs/month (seasonal)

The Lecture Series Chair curates and produces SMG’s annual talk series. This is a programming role for someone with a strong sense of what the metals community wants to hear, see, and discuss.

What you'll do

  • Curate and produce a series of member lectures each spring

  • Issue a call for submissions and coordinate with speakers

  • Handle logistics: scheduling, venues or online platforms, ticketing

  • Promote the series through newsletters, social media, and press

  • Compensate speakers and report activity to the board

Good fit if you...

  • Have a feel for programming and curation

  • Enjoy organizing events and hosting conversations

  • Are connected in the metals field, or eager to build those connections

Student Board Member

Term

1 year (renewable)

Time 3–4 hrs/month

Eligibility Currently enrolled in a metals or jewelry program, or graduated within the past year.

The Student Board Member brings the student perspective into Guild decisions and helps make SMG a real resource for people early in their metals journey. School always comes first and exceptions to attendance are always available.

What you'll do

  • Attend monthly board meetings and contribute to discussions

  • Represent the interests of student and emerging artist members

  • Help with student outreach and recruitment as you’re able

  • Contribute to the Mentorship Program from the student perspective

Good fit if you...

  • Are currently a student or recent graduate in metals, jewelry, or a related program

  • Care about building community across schools and career stages

  • Want real nonprofit governance experience alongside your studies

Other Opportunities to Contribute

We need help running events, exhibitions, workshops, our Symposium, and more. Why not design a program you wish existed? Let us know you’d like to contribute!

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