Who Should Apply?

Anyone who lives or works in Snohomish County may apply.  Leadership Snohomish County seeks individuals who have leadership experience in community roles, who possess various career, educational, political, and cultural backgrounds, and who have a desire to explore local issues and leadership strategies in preparation for future civic involvement. While participants have varied backgrounds, all share three basic characteristics:

• A demonstrated personal commitment to community service and to addressing community problems;
• Who have a genuine concern for the future of Snohomish County and a strong desire to be personally involved in shaping its direction
• A record of achievement in professional and community involvement, indicating past and potential leadership ability;

Selection

Class participants will be selected through a competitive process conducted by a selection committee comprised of noted community leaders. The Committee will interview each candidate. Participants will be selected based on criteria including: commitment to civic involvement and to the Snohomish County community; potential for community leadership; and professional, as well as personal achievement.  Because diversity is a goal of Leadership Snohomish County, other factors affecting the final make-up of the class, including gender and employment sector may be considered.  Applications must be answered completely to warrant consideration.

Tuition

Tuition for the Leadership Snohomish County program is $2,000, of which at least $200 must be paid by the participant personally.  Tuition is payable upon receipt of invoice after acceptance into the program.

Leadership Snohomish County has a limited amount of financial assistance available for eligible participants. Those requesting assistance must complete the Tuition Assistance Program application (download the pdf on the right). Applications for assistance are confidential and have no bearing on the selection process.

Class Schedule Commitment

Applicants must carefully evaluate the time commitment required to complete the Leadership Snohomish County Class of 2008-2009.  Attendance is required at all Leadership Snohomish County Program events and days and absences may result in graduation ineligibility.  View the schedule commitment...

Application Instructions

Complete the application form. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of this application and will not be reviewed.  Your application must be signed by you and your employer.  A $35, non-refundable application processing fee is required.  Candidates will not be considered unless a complete application with the required signatures and processing fee is received.  Completed applications should be emailed to: sarrig@leadershipsc.org or mailed to:  Leadership Snohomish County, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Suite 205, Everett  WA 98206

For More Information

Please contact Sarri Gilman, Executive Director, at 425.512.5244 or email at sarrig@leadershipsc.org