Volunteer Opportunities

The IEC is a self-sustaining program and we rely on our many volunteers to keep our programs running, as well as grants and contributions from supporters to fund those programs; supporters like you. Make a gift to support the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders (select the designation that starts with "Innovation.")

Volunteer Opportunities are available throughout the academic year. Note: Previous volunteer experience with the IEC or business expertise required.

Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition Volunteer Opportunities

Screening Round Judge

Evaluate 2 business plans (online), option for more plans to judge.

• March 25 - 30, 2025
• 2-3 hours
• To register, fill out the Screening Judge Form

Team Coach

Guide a team as they prepare for the Semi-Finals Round.

• April - May, 2025
• 1-2 hours per week
• To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu

Fast Pitch Judge (Semi-Finals, Part A)

Judge the 12 Semi-Finalist teams presenting their two-minute elevator pitches to determine which team moves to the Finals round.

• May 2, 2025
• 3 - 4 p.m.
• To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu

Trade Show Judge (Semi-Finals, Part B)

Evaluate each team's booth at the Trade Show.

• May 2, 2025
• 4 - 6 p.m.
• To register, fill out the Trade Show Form

Final Four Presentation Coach

Coach the Four Finalist teams to craft the ten-minute investment-style pitches for the Final presentations.

• Mid-May, 2025
• 6 hours (two sessions)
• To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu

Final Presentation Judge

Evaluate and select the teams to win up to $20,000.

• May 30, 2025
• 3 hours (in-person)
• To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu

Jones Idea Challenge Reverse Pitch Competition

Team Coach

Coach undergraduate students from ideation a solution to the intrapreneurial problem presented by an organization with current problems to solve (five weeks).

• Late January to early March
• 1-2 Hours per week
• To register, fill out the Jones Idea Challenge Coach Form

Jones Progress Awards Alumni Accelerator

Business Coach

Coach our alumni entrepreneurs guiding them towards the big goals to take their business to the next level to win the cash prize.

• October to May
• 1-2 Hours per month
• To register, please e-mail your LinkedIn URL and Résumé to Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu.

Questions? Email Peter Rowan