The City of Seattle is recruiting to fill vacancies on the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.
Board members are community volunteers who use their life experience and connection to their community to advise and make recommendations to the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, the Mayor, and the City Council on parks and recreation topics. This includes Park development projects, recreation programing and services, including those funded by the Seattle Park District.
Appointments are for a three-year term, with an option to reappoint for an additional three-year term. Commissioners spend approximately six to eight hours a month on preparation and Board meetings. Applicants must reside in the City of Seattle to be eligible.
We are seeking to appoint members with a diversity of expertise, experience, and perspectives including but not limited to: recreation, parks management, youth development, public financing, social and human services, economic development, land use, anti-displacement, urban horticulture, art, climate resiliency, landscape architecture, contract management, and the interests of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and other historically underserved communities.
There are currently openings for the following positions:
At-Large (2 positions)
Council District 1
Council District 2
Council District 6
*If you are unsure of your Council District you can check the link below: https://www.seattle.gov/council/meet-the-council/find-your-district-and-councilmembers
The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city’s boards and commissions. Persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.
To be considered, please submit an application through the City’s Boards and Commissions website by clicking here.
