• The Alki PTA Advocacy Chair works to inform Alki PTA members about issues; helps members understand the statewide legislative platform; empowers members to discuss local advocacy issues and helps members speak up when it matters most. The Advocacy chair represents Alki PTA at state and other local PTA events but no legislative experience is needed -- just a desire to get involved and help organize and advocate for our kids. Skill set includes: good written communication skills, must be able to present information in a clear, engaging, and non-partisan way. Good research skills, must be able to gather information from a variety of separate sources.

    TIME COMMITMENT: VARIES.

    2-5 hours/week, depending on time of year and how engaged you want to be. An hour or so a week can make a big difference to the kids in Seattle Public Schools.

    Annual Responsibilities:

    • Attend PTA Training - not required but encouraged

    • Work with PTA Board in establishing an advocacy agenda for Alki PTA/ask members what their concerns are and what issues need solving

    • Attend PTA Focus Day in Olympia (in January) and lobby for education bills

    • Attend the WA State Legislative Assembly meeting in October

    • Attend WA State PTA Convention

    Possible Monthly Responsibilities -

    • Reach out to other West Seattle Advocacy Chairs to build relationships

    • Attend School Board meetings/School Board Director Community meeting

    • Attend PTA Board and General meetings and help members stay current on the local and state issues that impact them.

    • Submit relevant articles for Enews and Newsletter publications

    Possible Weekly Responsibilities:

    • Check advocacy@alkipta.com email and respond in a timely manner

    • Save all pertinent information in shared drive for Board to access and for future reference

  • The Fundraising Chair is responsible for managing the volunteers who coordinate the various fundraising activities that contribute to the budgeted income for the school year. The Fundraising Chair brings all proposed fundraisers to the board for approval before executing.

    Each fundraiser should also be included in the budget request for the year although some fundraising opportunities can be added during the year when approved by the Board and principal.

    The Fundraising Chair is not fully responsible for managing all the initiatives but they must have visibility into each activity and assist where needed. They, along with the President and Treasurer will be account managers for all income sites, ie: Square, auction software, Gofundme, etc. They are the point of contact for all things 'income' and work closely with the Treasurer in providing income reports and tracking actual vs. proposed income goals.

    TIME COMMITMENT: Varies depending on the time of year and the level of facilitation needed.

    3-5 hours/week. Considerably more investment if also Chairing a fundraiser like Auction or Alki-a-Thon.

    Annual Responsibilities:

    • PTA Training - not required but encouraged - especially PTA & The Law to ensure being up to date on rules pertaining to raffles, banquet permits, and fundraising limitations

    • Secure Chairpersons for all PTA fundraisers, including but not limited to: Auction, Alkiathon,

    • Dine Outs, Seasonal Fundraisers, Sporting Events, etc.

    • Support Fundraiser Chairpersons in communicating, advertising, and executing fundraisers to achieve fundraising goals

    • Support Fundraiser Chairpersons in managing the budget, submitting reimbursements, as well as ensuring event invoices, contracts, and annual software subscriptions are provided to treasurer for recording and payment

    • Assist Fundraiser Chairpersons in submitting budget requests for the following year

    Monthly Responsibilities:

    • Attend PTA Board and General Meetings and provide current fundraising updates

    • Ensure any new fundraising initiatives are brought to Board for approval Support Fundraiser Chairpersons in submitting communications for Enews, Newsletter and creating printed flyers for Kid Mail

    Weekly Responsibilities:

    • Check fundraising@alkipta.com email and respond in a timely manner

    • Save pertinent files in shared drive of fundraising resources, graphics, timelines and checklists.

  • Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week

    Annual Responsibilities:

    • Attend PTA Training - not required but encouraged

    • Communicates with all committee chairs and makes sure they are given all necessary information and training for their positions.

    • Provides and manages volunteers for PTA events.

    • Conducts necessary state and national volunteer background checks for volunteers that may work directly with children. Maintains appropriate records.

    • Checks in with committees and helps to find additional help as needed.

    • Works with communications chair to share volunteer needs in all communications.

    • Provides monthly volunteer status updates for meetings and communications.

    • Recognizes and thanks volunteers for their work including planning a volunteer appreciation event.

    • Attends all board of directors meetings and membership meetings.

    Monthly Responsibilities:

    • Attend PTA Board and General Meetings and provide current volunteer updates

    Weekly Responsibilities:

    • Check volunteer@alkipta.com email and respond in a timely manner

    • Save pertinent files in shared drive of volunteer resources

  • The Alki PTA Board Member at Large is a support role that often has past experience in PTA and/or at Alki Elementary. They can help to provide historical context around past PTA policies, budgets, changes in events and fundraisers. A historical perspective can be extremely beneficial to new Boards in understanding school climate and past successes as well as helping to avoid past pitfalls or recurring issues that new Boards may not be aware of. Board Members atLarge can support PTA in other capacities concurrently if they choose; chairing an event, coordinating a fundraiser, and/or filling in where needed.

    Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week

    Monthly Responsibilities:

    • Attend PTA Board and General Meetings and provide support and appropriate updates

    Weekly Responsibilities:

    • Check PTA email and respond in a timely manner

    • Save pertinent files in shared drive of PTA resources

  • Below is a list of Alki PTA Committee Chair and Committee Member positions in alphabetical order. These may change throughout the year as various needs arise and may change from year to year. Open positions notated by an *

    . Chair positions can be co-chairs. All Committee chairs and members must be current Alki PTA Members.

    • Budget Committee Chair & Committee members*

    • Events committee*–there will be opportunities to help at different events throughout the year

    • Financial Review Committee* and Monthly Non-Signer Reviewer of the PTA Bank Statements*

    • Fundraising committee* -there will be opportunities to help with different fundraisers throughout the year. Ex: Auction, Alki A Thon, Dine Out events, Sports ticket sales, etc.

    • Musical Committee Chair and Committee Members*

    • Nominating Committee Members* (3 people, elected by membership)

    • Staff Appreciation Chair and Committee Members* -opportunities to help with staff appreciation week in May

    • Yearbook Committee Chair* and Committee Members*

2026/27 Open Positions

INTEREST FORM