Apply to serve on the Washington State Advisory Council on Homelessness
The Washington State Advisory Council on Homelessness (SACH) invites qualified individuals to apply to join a board of 12 governor-appointed members. SACH advises the Governor’s Office and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board on the state’s response to homelessness per Executive Order 15-01.
The Washington State Advisory Council on Homelessness’ role and purpose:
- Make policy recommendations to the Governor and Affordable Housing Advisory Board on improving the state's ability to respond to the homelessness crisis.
- Advise on the State’s Homeless Housing Strategic Plan.
- Advocate by raising issues and awareness of homelessness as a council and as members in their individual roles.
- Provide a forum for an integrated and consistent statewide approach to addressing homelessness.
Qualifications:
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Expertise: Background and expert-level experience in homelessness-related matters aligned to the specific seat applied for. Lived experience of homelessness is a plus.
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Commitment: Strong dedication to ending homelessness.
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Skills: Effective communication and collaboration skills.
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Availability: Ability to attend regular quarterly meetings (some virtual, some in-person), with additional subcommittee meetings and tasks as required. Travel expenses can be reimbursed if necessary.
Current opportunities to serve:
While applications are always open, we are actively recruiting for the following board seats:
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Housing Authority Representative, who has the authority to make policy or to implement changes on behalf of the agency they represent
- Private Business Representative
- Local Government Representative - City
Meetings:
There are also meetings on the second Thursday of months that do not have joint SACH-ICH meetings. Those meetings are scheduled for:
- May 8
- June 12
- August 14
- September 11
- November 13
- December 11
How to apply:
Please submit your application on the Governor’s Boards and Commissions webpage. To receive consideration for the upcoming review period, please apply as soon as possible but no later than April 30, 2025, so the council can schedule interviews in May.
For additional information on the Council, please visit the SACH website. or the Governor's State Advisory Council on Homelessness page.
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