What does leading
look like at Arts ED Washington?
As a grassroots non-profit, ArtsED Washington invites leadership in a variety of ways. Common roles are Board Members, Community Ambassadors, and Project-Based Volunteers. To encourage representation throughout Washington, these roles all include remote and/or hybrid opportunities! Most positions meet once monthly.
Project-based volunteers
Project-based Volunteers can apply at any time of year:
-For a variety of short-term projects
-Either in person or on-line, depending on the project
-Any number of hours per week or project
*Project-based volunteers serve unique and important purposes!
Each volunteer’s schedule is discussed and mutually agreed upon to ensure it serves the individual as well as the organization. Some projects are completed in a month; others continue for a year. Past projects have included reviewing learning standards in our curriculum, updating the AEW website, creating project artwork, editing content for publication, stuffing envelopes, event-specific fundraising or photography, researching advocacy resources, etc. The volunteer program is a great way to support AEW’s mission with a short-term commitment.
Reach out if you don’t yet see a project that matches your interests and skill set! AEW will respond regarding next steps within approximately 1 week.
Community Ambassadors
Community Ambassadors are often connected with
local arts, education, or equity work such as:
-School employee or retiree
-College student studying arts and/or education
-Parent/guardian of a student who loves the arts
-Professional who partners with local school programs
Community Ambassadors serve as a liaison between AEW and
their local artistic and/or education communities by:
-Sharing about their community with other Ambassadors
-Learning how to advocate for quality arts education in their schools
-Expanding their local network
-Participating 1 virtual ambassador meeting per month
-Establishing a deeper connection with ArtsEd Washington
These contributions help us expand statewide representation and resource sharing,
identify regional strengths and needs, and overarching priorities.
Together, we strategize for collective impact and and inform decision-makers across the state! Ambassadors serve for approximately one year at a time,
and are welcome to return or to continue in other roles in the future.
Board
of Directors
Board members are often leaders with knowledge and skills such as:
-Advocacy and systems change
-Community engagement and PR
-Educational leadership
-Financial oversight and fundraising
-Organizational development
Board Members volunteer their time and expertise to:
-Ensure the successful implementation of AEW’s Mission
-Engage in Organizational Development, Regional Advocacy,
Community Engagement & PR, Financial Oversight, and Fundraising.
-Deepen their understanding of equity and arts in our schools
-Impact arts education at the regional and statewide level
-Attend 1 virtual board meeting per month
-Expand their networking with other regional leaders
Board members serve terms of approximately 2 years, starting in July. Officer positions and subsequent board terms are available for those who want to extend their impact.
To reduce the monetary obstacle that often limits diversity on Boards, we do not require large membership fees. However, Board Members are still important to ensuring the financial sustainability of our organization! The board application includes a list of ideas for how members can contribute.
In 2026, we aim to continue expanding our representation in age range, race, gender, and geographic representation. We also want to continue strengthening our board with members who contribute through strategic planning/guidance and philanthropic/revenue stability.
Want to help In another way?
Become a financial contributor and help us create equitable access to arts education statewide.
Subscribe to the Arts Ed Newsletter to learn about other opportunities!
At ArtsEd Washington, we believe that diversity enriches our organization and makes us more effective in achieving our mission of providing equitable arts education to students throughout Washington State.
We are committed to equal opportunity inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and locations throughout Washington State to join us in advocating for equitable arts education.