February 2026 Open Call
Join the WCA Board of Directors!
The Washington Clay Arts Association is seeking new members for our Board of Directors. Our all-volunteer Board plays an essential role in guiding and running the WCA, focusing on long-term strategic planning, financial oversight, operations, and programming.
The Washington Clay Arts Association’s Board of Directors is the legal entity responsible for the organization.
The legal duties of the board are generally defined in the Washington Clay Arts Association Bylaws. The Board focuses on long-term strategic planning for the organization, financial oversight, operations, and programming. The Board consists of no less than seven and no more than twelve positions. Board Members are selected by a majority vote of the Directors.
WCA Board meetings are currently held virtually, and most are open to our membership. If you are interested in attending a Board meeting please email us for schedule details and the Zoom link.
2026 Board of Directors
Laura Souyoultzis
President
Thomas Kayser
Vice President
Caitlin McIver
Treasurer
Tessa Hardin
Secretary
Jentzen Mooney
Membership manager
Irene Nelson
Member at Large
Board Member’s Job Description and Responsibilities
Term of Office: Unless a Director dies, resigns or is removed, office is held for a term of one year. A Director may be reelected as many times as they are able to serve.
Compensation: The Directors receive no compensation for their service as Directors, but are entitled to reimbursement for expenditures incurred on behalf of the organization.
Officers: The officers of the organization are the President, Secretary and Treasurer, each of whom is appointed by the Board. Other officers and assistant officers may be appointed by the Board as necessary. The length of term of officers is one year, and a Director may serve as many consecutive terms as he/she is elected to serve.
Time Commitment: The Board holds regular meetings at a minimum of five times a year , scheduled at the discretion and convenience of all Directors. In addition, board members may take on specific tasks and projects, such as serving on committees and attending association events. In total, Board Members should expect to spend an average of no more than five to ten hours per month on official responsibilities. Financial Contribution: Members of the Board are not required to give or solicit a specific dollar amount to the organization’s annual fundraising efforts. However, Board Members may be asked to assist in fundraising efforts.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Organizing events and programs for members.
Keeping members informed of clay events through an updated website and newsletter.
Planning for the organization’s long-term growth.·
Overseeing the organization’s finances and the approval of an annual budget.
Engaging other members of the community with the organization.
Suggest possible nominees for election to the Board, who can make significant contributions to the work of the Board and the organization.
Engaging other members of the community with the organization.
Suggest possible nominees for election to the Board, who can make significant contributions to the work of the Board and the organization.
Head Committees as determined by the Board and manage volunteers. Committees must be headed by a Board Member, but all members of the organization are eligible to participate in a committee as volunteers.
Description of Roles / Committees
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Hold the vision for the WCA and build momentum for the organization
Create exhibition opportunities for the membership with the support of the board
Organize Socials twice a year for the membership with the support of the board
Prepare an agenda for meetings
Communicate with the board on follow through on volunteer commitments and deadlines
Designate, on reasonable notice, the time and place of all Board meetings
Preside over all meetings of the membership and of the Board of Directors
Appoint such committees as may seem necessary or desirable and shall be an ex-officio member on all standing committees
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Attends all general and Board meetings
Keeps & maintains records of all proceedings of the Board and general meetings
Distributes the minutes to the Board in a timely fashion after each meeting
Keeps & maintains the files and records of the organization and shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office of Secretary
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Is responsible for all fiscal matters of the organization, and shall maintain adequate books and records which accurately reflect the operations of the organization and its assets and liabilities
Prepares or causes to be prepared all quarterly, annual and such reports and/or tax forms as ordered by law
Reimburses expenses taken on by membership
Gives regular, accurate reports at membership meetings about the status of the WCA accounts/finances
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Processes annual membership payments
Tracks annual membership, and reports at membership meetings
Manages and fulfills membership applications
Coordinates annual Membership Card creation and distribution with the Promotions Manager
Sends sponsors updated lists of WCA membership
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Helps plan, organize, and implement WCA social events
Sends information about social events to PR, social media, newsletter outlets
Organizes volunteer committees for refreshments, food, party supplies, etc.
Works closely with Social Media, Content & Communications, Website, Blog, and Photography Managers to generate promotional content prior to event, and ensure event is properly documented
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Works with Co-Presidents to define the organization's brand & voice
Ensures that the WCA brand & voice are carried through in all channels by working closely with Blog, Social Media, Events, and Photography Managers
Writes copy for events, promotions, and website
Designs and produces marketing/promotional materials for print (rack cards, posters, etc.) and digital use (graphics for newsletter, social media, etc.)
Creates and manages the WCA Newsletters and membership-wide communications
Creates press releases for major WCA events, and distributes to PMI/CM/WA outlets
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Keeps the WCA website current, carefully edited, and growing
Manages and assists the volunteers responsible for the Calendar, Membership, Blog, and Events pages
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Works closely with Events, Content & Communications, Website, and Photography Managers
Works to grow the WCA's presence on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media channels
Manages occasional paid social media ads to drive membership drives and promote events
Takes high resolution images at events for use in social media channels and by Content & Communications Manager
If not present at events, works with Photography Manager to ensure all WCA events are documented accordingly
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Carries out planning and budgeting for exhibits
Works with President to secure venues
Coordinates logistics and installation on location
Manages calls for entries for juried shows
Works closely with Events, Social Media, Content & Communications, Website, Blog, and Photography Managers to generate promotional content prior to event, and ensure event is properly documented
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Presents, budgets, and develops ideas for educational opportunities for membership that broadly represent the clay arts across the state
Helps grow and manage a volunteer committee for educational opportunities
Works with President to secure venues
Contacts visiting artists and manages contracts
Coordinates budget matters with Treasurer
Works closely with Events, Social Media, Content & Communications, Website, Blog, and Photography Managers to generate promotional content prior to event, and ensure event is properly documented
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Works with President to develop a content strategy for the WCA blog
Based on content strategy, plans and implements an editorial calendar
Works closely with Content & Communications Manager to promote blog content in Newsletter
Works closely with Events, Social Media, Education, and Exhibit Managers to generate blog content related to upcoming events and/or recaps
Promotes and coordinates writing opportunities for general membership
Manages guest writers
Past Presidents of the Board
“Working solo in my studio full-time can get a bit lonely. Joining the WCA board gave me a chance to connect with other potters on a regular basis and learn new skills that I could apply to my business and clay practice. It is a fun way to make friends within our clay community.”
“I was honored to serve three terms as President and two as Vice President while living in the Seattle area, and to be awarded a lifetime membership.”