Volunteer

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?

Opportunities

Guild Fest Program Lead

Lead the vision and experience of the Guild’s annual community event.

Guild Fest is an opportunity to bring members together in a high-energy, participatory format. This role focuses on shaping the concept, coordinating contributors, and guiding the event from idea to execution.

What you’ll do:

  • Define the overall vision and format for Guild Fest

  • Recruit and coordinate a small team of contributors/volunteers

  • Build a simple timeline and plan for execution

  • Collaborate with the Board and Communications team for support

  • Oversee event flow and experience

Time commitment: ~3–6 hours/month (heavier in 1–2 months leading up to event)
Term: Event-based (annual cycle)

Good fit for someone who:

  • Enjoys event planning and big-picture thinking

  • Likes bringing people together around shared experiences

  • Can manage a project over time

Grants Program Lead

Shape and run the Guild’s annual grant program for members.

The Grants Program Lead is responsible for administering the Seattle Metals Guild’s annual grants program and helping it grow into a strong, valued member benefit. This person guides the full cycle of the program, from planning and application design through review, selection, and follow-up.

What you’ll do:

  • Oversee the annual grants program calendar and process

  • Refine guidelines, application materials, and review criteria

  • Coordinate the call for applications and applicant communications

  • Recruit and support committee members or reviewers

  • Facilitate a fair, organized review and selection process

  • Coordinate notifications, documentation, and next steps

  • Help evaluate and strengthen the program from year to year

Time commitment: Seasonal; approximately 3–5 hours/month on average, with greater involvement during the active grant cycle
Term: 1 year

Good fit for someone who:

  • Enjoys building thoughtful programs

  • Is comfortable coordinating people and process

  • Believes in supporting artists through meaningful member benefits

  • Wants to help shape one of the Guild’s most impactful initiatives

Lecture Series Program Lead

Shape the Guild’s voice through talks, ideas, and shared knowledge.

The Lecture Series Program Lead curates and produces a small series of talks each year featuring artists, educators, and industry voices. This role focuses on creating engaging, accessible programming that brings members together around ideas, process, and practice.

What you’ll do:

  • Curate 4–6 talks annually (mix of member and invited speakers)

  • Coordinate basic logistics (schedule, format, light speaker coordination)

  • Host or co-host events (online or in-person)

  • Collaborate on promotion with the Communications team

Time commitment: ~3–5 hours/month (seasonal)
Term: 1 year (flexible)

Good fit for someone who:

  • Enjoys connecting people and ideas

  • Has a strong sense of programming or curation

  • Is comfortable organizing simple events

Mentorship Program Lead

Build meaningful one-on-one connections within the Guild.

Following a successful pilot, the Mentorship Program Lead will shape and grow a structured mentorship program connecting emerging and established artists.

What you’ll do:

  • Refine the existing mentorship model (based on pilot learnings)

  • Recruit and match 6–12 mentor/mentee pairs

  • Set a simple structure (timeline, check-ins, expectations) leveraging our online community space

  • Facilitate 1–2 group touch points during the program

  • Gather feedback to improve future cycles

Time commitment: ~3–4 hours/month (during active cycles)
Term: 4–6 month program cycle (renewable)

Good fit for someone who:

  • Cares about community-building and relationships

  • Is organized and people-oriented

  • Enjoys facilitating connection and growth

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 how you’d like to contribute!

Please fill out the short form below and we’ll respond.  Thank you!