Seattle Audubon established the NextGen Advisory Council in the fall of 2018, to elevate the perspectives and expertise of young professionals and student activists in our work for birds and nature in the city. As a 100-year-old organization, Seattle Audubon has a rich history of conservation achievements, but our programs have not been sufficiently informed by or served diverse audiences. This is not the Seattle Audubon of the future. The strategic plan that will guide our work over the next three years includes an increased commitment to intentional collaboration with communities that have been excluded or sidelined by the mainstream environmental movements of the past. The NextGen Advisory Council is one part of these efforts.

The NextGen Advisory Council currently meets once per month, for 1.5 hours generally in the evening, with opportunities for further involvement in working groups, etc., based on individual interests and organizational needs. We strongly encourage and seek applications from individuals that identify as BIPOC or LGBTQ+.

We look forward to reviewing your application!