Join Our Advisory Committee

Handmade Arcade (HA) seeks enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about supporting makers and creative entrepreneurs in the Pittsburgh region to serve as members of Handmade Arcade’s Advisory Committee.

About Handmade Arcade’s Advisory Committee:

HA became a 501(c)(3) in 2017. The organization is managed by one full-time staff member, the Executive Director. Handmade Arcade’s small but active group of community volunteers on the Advisory Committee have been instrumental in sustaining the organization. Advisory Committee members help plan Handmade Arcade events and programs, volunteer at events, support marketing activities, and more depending on the needs of the organization and the expertise and interest of the Advisory Committee members.

Position Description: 

Handmade Arcade Advisory Committee Members: 

  • Serve for a term of three years with the option to opt-in for a second term

  • Attend at least 75% of committee meetings

  • Volunteer for at least one event annually

  • Take the lead on an initiative at least once annually 

  • Attend Handmade Arcade special events and programs 

  • Participate in the annual review of HA’s Executive Director

  • Participate in an annual self-assessment of HA’s Advisory Committee

  • Contribute to implementing HA’s strategic plan 

Qualifications: 

In order to maintain a well-rounded Advisory Committee, Handmade Arcade seeks members with expertise in any of the following areas: 

  • Event planning

  • Creative entrepreneurship or entrepreneur support

  • Volunteer management

  • Marketing and public relations

  • Fundraising

  • Youth development and education

  • Community engagement

Handmade Arcade is committed to maintaining an Advisory Committee that is reflective of our region’s diverse make-up of makers, customers, and collaborators. Candidates with disabilities, candidates who are BIPOC, and/or candidates who are members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: 

Qualified candidates can email a resume and statement of interest to kelsey@handmadearacde.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.