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VOLUNTEER WITH THE IEC

Whether you are a student, alumnus, or a member of the community who wants to foster the entrepreneurial spirit, we have a way to accomplish that goal! By volunteering with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, the rewards are endless for both yourself and your counterpart.

Ready to volunteer? Find the opportunities that you might be interested in below, and fill out the registration forms! 

Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition Opportunities

Note: Previous volunteer experience with the IEC or high levels of business expertise required.

Screening Round Judge

• Read and judge 2 business plans online to determine which teams will advance to the Semi-Finals.
• March 26-31, 2021 | 2-3 Hours of Online Scoring
• To register, click here.

Team Coach

• Guide a team as they prepare for the Semi-Finals Round by providing expertise, mentorship, and feedback on their business plan.
• Apr-May, 2021 | 1-2 Hours per week
• To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu.  

Elevator Fast Pitch (Semi-Finals Part A) Judge

• Judge the 12 Semi-Finalist teams presenting their two-minute elevator pitches. This helps determine which teams advance to the Finals. 
• May 4, 2021 from 12:00-1:30 PM | Online event
• By invitation only. If interested, please e-mail Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu. 

Trade Show (Semi-Finals Part B) Judge

• Attend the online Trade Show and visit each team’s virtual booth. Then, judge the 12 teams, based upon given criteria to help determine which teams advance to the Finals. 
• May 7, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 PM | Online event
• To register, click here.

Final Four Presentation Coach

• Work with the four Finalist teams as they craft the ten-minute investment-style pitches they will present at the Finals.
• Mid-May | 6 Hours over two sessions
• By invitation only. If interested, please e-mail Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu. 

The Jones Progress Awards Opportunities

*Business Coach

Share your experience and expertise over six months with alumni entrepreneurs as they set and work towards big goals for their new venture to take the business to the next level and receive up to $10,000.

*previous volunteer experience with the IEC or high levels of business expertise required.

Jun-Dec | 1-2 Hours per month

*Final Presentation Judge

Determine whether the candidates for the awards completed the requirements to attain the $10,000 award.

*previous volunteer experience with the IEC or high levels of business expertise required.

Feb| 3 Hours at online event

RAMP-up Opportunities

Subject Matter Consultant

Give a presentation/training on your area of expertise to the students working directly with local businesses.

Sep - Jun | 1-2 Hours

Questions? Email Amelia

Feel like you don't have enough time to commit to the IEC? That's okay! Your donations fund the future of the IEC. 

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