Opportunities From: United Way of King County

What Is FIRST Washington?

FIRST Washington supports and engages today’s tech-native youth with a league of their own, inspiring them to build on their passions and preparing them to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow.

We ignite youthful minds through education, hard work, mentorship, and healthy competition.

Just as important, participants are integrated into a fun, team-based learning environment created to encourage their interests, teach the benefits of collaboration, boost self-confidence – and illuminate the exciting world of STEM study and careers.

The Job:

FIRST Washington is seeking a talented marketing and social media professional to help us get the word out during this time of need.  Schools may be closed for face-to-face learning but after-school STEM programs are still an important part of the curriculum.  We want our community to know we support them.  We want current and prospective donors to know we're still around and can always use a helping hand.

What Will You Be Doing?

Developing new marketing strategies Drafting mass email campaigns to reach current and potential donors Inputting donor data into CRM platforms Market research Outreach to adjacent markets Timely social media posts on all platforms

Qualifications:

computer savvy creative innovative marketing experience nonprofit experience desired but not required social media guru

 

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FIRST Washington is seeking two individuals to join its Board of Directors. Potential board members should be committed to providing Washington state youth with engaging and exciting robotics programs aimed at building STEM skills and creating a future workforce of STEM professionals. Fostering a culture that is welcoming for all students is the top priority for FIRST. Our vision is that of a future workforce of young professionals who are as diverse and vibrant as our state's population.

Potential board members should demonstrate strong leadership skills and a willingness to leverage their personal and professional networks across the state and in their local communities. FIRST Washington is committed to increasing diversity and access across all of our programs and is looking for individuals with experience and leadership skills to help us reach under-represented groups and communities. 

FIRST Washington is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster essential life skills including self-confidence, communication and leadership. 

Board support—emotional, physical, and financial—provides the necessary foundation for a successful and strong organization. Above all, board involvement will illustrate the commitment to our FIRST Washington mission and inspire all generations to engage in our programs and activities.

All Board members sign annually the Roles and Responsibilities document below: 

 (1)  Contribute to the defining of FIRST Washington’ mission and governing the fulfillment of that mission,

 (2) Provide my personal and professional expertise in support of organizations programs, projects and initiatives when called upon to do so, and

(3)  Carry out the functions of the office of board member as stated in the bylaws.  

My role as a board member will focus on the development of broad policies that govern the implementation of organizational plans and purposes.  This role is separate and distinct from the role of the professional staff, who determine the means of implementation. 

For the duration of my three-year term, I pledge:

My attendance at a minimum of 5 board meetings per year and a majority of the meetings for the committees on which I serve. I will come to these meetings prepared to discuss the issues to be addressed having read the agenda and all background material. Participation can be in person or virtual through GoToMeeting.  Active participation on at least one standing committee annually. To participate in

 (1) The annual meeting of the board held in September,

(2)  Fundraising and sponsorship activities through my active participation,

(3)  Board self-evaluation processes, and

(4)  Board development activities that enhance my skills as a board member.

To financially support FIRSTWashington through a personally significant annual contribution. To refrain from intruding on administrative issues that are the responsibility of organization management, except to monitor results. To act in accordance with the Conflict of Interest Policy adopted by the FIRSTWashington Board of Directors. To always act for the good of FIRSTWashington and represent the interests of all people served by FIRST To represent FIRSTWashington throughout the community in a positive and supportive manner at all times. To keep confidential information confidential. To exercise my authority as a board member, only when acting in a meeting with the full board or as I am delegated by the board.

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