Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is looking for two new members for the Seattle Design Commission – an Urban Designer and Fine Artist, with terms beginning March 2016.
Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council for up to two 2‐year terms. The 10‐member commission is comprised of architects, urban designers, environmental designers, urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, members‐at‐large, and one member from Get Engaged, the YMCA Young Civic Leaders Program.
Established in 1968, the Seattle Design Commission advises City officials on the design and environmental effects of capital improvement projects. Members also help select consultants for City projects. The Commission meets during the day on the first and third Thursdays of each month. In addition, members serve on project subcommittees and represent the commission on other advisory boards. Members work an average of 15 to 20 hours a month and cannot contract with the City on any capital improvement project reviewed by the commission. Commission members receive an hourly rate as compensation for their service.
To be considered, please send a letter of interest and resume by December 1, 2015, to:
Mayor Ed Murray c/o: Michael Jenkins, Director – Seattle Design Commission, Department of Planning and Development, City of Seattle, 700 Fifth Ave., Ste. 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle, WA 98124‐4019
For more information, contact: Michael Jenkins, Director – Seattle Design Commission, michael.jenkins@seattle.gov, 206.386.4024
