Sound Transit seeks community leaders to join Diversity Oversight Committee

Sound Transit is seeking diverse community representatives from Snohomish, King and Pierce counties to serve on its Diversity Oversight Committee. This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about economic and small business development to help ensure Sound Transit’s projects and initiatives are inclusive and equitable.

According to a news release, the Diversity Oversight Committee guides and oversees Sound Transit’s economic and workforce development initiatives. Members play a key role in representing small businesses, trade and craft organizations, and communities affected by transit projects.

Sound Transit encourages applications from individuals who:

• Represent small businesses, trade organizations, or impacted communities within the Sound Transit District

• Have experience in diversity and equity work, workforce development, small business advocacy, or public policy

• Live or work in Snohomish, King or Pierce counties
• Are committed to advancing equitable opportunities in public transit projects

Committee members will:

• Provide insight and recommendations to Sound Transit’s Economic Development programs

• Monitor progress and impact of small business initiatives

• Act as a bridge between Sound Transit and the communities it serves
• Meet regularly to discuss policies, engagement strategies, and program effectiveness

Applications must be received by July 10, 2026. You can click here for the link to apply. 

Interested individuals must send a completed application and resume to [email protected]. 

Applications can also be submitted by mail to:

Sound Transit – Diversity Oversight Committee Recruitment

401 S. Jackson St.

Seattle, WA 98104-2826

Selection process

Sound Transit’s chief economic development and civil rights officer, deputy executive director of business inclusion and current Diversity Oversight Committee members will review applications and recommend candidates. Final selections will be made by July 31, 2026.