Sound Transit seeks community leaders to join Diversity Oversight Committee

Sound Transit is seeking diverse community representatives from Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties to serve on its Diversity Oversight Committee (DOC). This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about economic and small business development to help ensure Sound Transit’s projects and initiatives are inclusive and equitable. 

The Diversity Oversight Committee guides and oversees Sound Transit’s economic and workforce development initiatives. Members play a key role in representing small businesses, trade and craft organizations, and communities affected by transit projects. 

Who should apply? 

Sound Transit encourages applications from individuals who: 

• Represent small businesses, trade organizations, or impacted communities within the Sound Transit District 
• Have experience in diversity and equity work, workforce development, small business advocacy, or public policy 
• Live or work in Snohomish, King, or Pierce counties 
• Are committed to advancing equitable opportunities in public transit projects 

Committee responsibilities 

DOC members will: 

• Provide insight and recommendations to Sound Transit’s Economic Development programs 
• Monitor progress and impact of small business initiatives 
• Act as a bridge between Sound Transit and the communities it serves 
• Meet regularly to discuss policies, engagement strategies, and program effectiveness 

How to apply 

Applications must be received by July 10, 2026. You can click here for the link to apply. 

Interested individuals must send a completed application and resume to civilrightsDBE@soundtransit.org.  

Applications can also be submitted by mail to: 

Sound Transit – Diversity Oversight Committee Recruitment 

401 South Jackson Street 

Seattle, WA 98104-2826 

Selection process 

The Chief Economic Development & Civil Rights Officer, Deputy Executive Director of Business Inclusion and current DOC members will review applications and recommend candidates. Final selections will be made by July 31, 2026. 

Join us in driving change 

Sound Transit is committed to ensuring that small businesses, minority-owned firms, and impacted communities have a seat at the table. We strongly encourage women, people of color and members of underrepresented communities to apply. 

For more information visit the Diversity Oversight Committee webpage or contact civilrightsDBE@soundtransit.org.