Mayor Bruce Harrell invites community members to apply for open positions on the Pioneer Square Preservation Board. Open membership roles include Property Owner, Attorney, and an At-Large position. Individuals who have an interest in historic preservation and/or familiarity with Pioneer Square are encouraged to apply.

The ten-member Pioneer Square Preservation Board reviews facade alterations, signs, new construction, changes of use, and street improvements, and makes recommendations to the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Director for all properties within the International Special Review District. The goals of the board are to maintain architectural character, cultural heritage, social diversity and, through the use of historic preservation, enhance the economic climate in the Pioneer Square Preservation District.

Board meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 9:00 a.m. and are available in a hybrid format (virtual and in-person). In addition, board members may be asked to serve on an additional committee, which meets twice a month. In general, Board members must commit approximately 4 - 8 hours per month to Board business.

All appointments are made by the Mayor and subject to City Council confirmation. Board members serve without compensation.

Those interested in being considered should send a letter of interest and resume by Friday, September 20.

• Please email your letter and resume to: [email protected]
• Reference the Pioneer Square Preservation Board position in the subject line.
• Electronic submissions are preferred, if possible.

To submit a paper copy, please address to:
Genna Nashem, Pioneer Square Preservation Board Coordinator,
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, PO Box 94649,
Seattle, WA 98124-4649.

The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city's boards and commissions. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program is responsible for the designation and protection of more than 400 historic structures, sites, objects, and vessels, along with eight historic districts located throughout the city.