Seattle’s Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board is now accepting applications for five positions! The application will be open through January 17.
The Board is filling positions in:
- Food access (two openings)
- Public health and nutrition (two openings)
- Early learning (birth-to-five) (one opening)
Qualified applicants must live or work in Seattle and be connected to local organizations, coalitions, or groups that work on food justice, health equity, or early childhood development. Candidates should have a desire to build trust in the government through community collaboration and have a strong commitment to racial and social justice.
All roles are voluntary and serve without pay. Members must be able to dedicate 2-4 hours per month to Board work, including attending monthly meetings.
Interested? Submit an application, letter of interest, and resume to the online form. Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on Friday, January 17, 2025. See the full recruitment posting on City of Seattle’s website.
For more information or help with the application process, contact Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment’s Food Policy Advisor, Bridget Igoe, at bridget.igoe@seattle.gov or (206) 256-5334.
About Seattle’s Sweetened Beverage Tax
The Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT) was passed in 2017 to improve the health of Seattle residents by reducing the sales and consumption of sugary drinks. The tax is levied on the distributors of sugar-sweetened beverage products distributed within the City of Seattle. Revenue from SBT — about $22 million annually — supports healthy food access and child development programs and services.
About the SBT Community Advisory Board
The SBT Board makes recommendations to the City of Seattle on the programs and services funded by SBT and works to connect community priorities with government planning. The Board consists of 11 members serving four-year terms who are appointed by the Seattle’s Mayor and City Council.
Since its creation in 2017, the SBT Board has influenced many important City programs, including the creation of the Food Equity Fund and the Prenatal-to-Three Grant Program. The Food Equity Fund, managed by the Department of Neighborhoods, invests in community-led work to foster an equitable and sustainable local food system. The Prenatal-to-Three Grant Program, managed by the Department of Education and Early Learning, supports community organizations in providing families access to critical services, supporting healthy and equitable births, increasing parental health, and strengthening caregiver-child relationships. Learn more about SBT-funded programs and services in the Board’s 2024 Briefing Book.
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