Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Seattle U and make a meaningful impact on our startup ecosystem. Explore volunteer opportunities and register today to support our vibrant community!
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Give to the IEC
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.")
Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition Volunteer Opportunities
Screening Round Judge
Evaluate 2–3 business plans online and provide written feedback to help student teams strengthen their ideas.
- March 24 - 29, 2026
- 2-3 hours
- Register via the Judge Registration Form
Trade Show Judge
Evaluate each semi-finalist team's booth at the Trade Show and score their presentation.
- May 8, 2026
- 4-6 p.m.
- Register via the Judge Registration Form
Team Coach
Guide a semi-finalist team as they prepare their pitch for the Semi-Finals round.
- April-May
- 1-2 hours per week
- To register, email your LinkedIn URL and résumé to Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu and Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu
Final Four Presentation Coach
Coach one of the four finalist teams to craft a compelling ten-minute investment-style pitch for the Finals.
- Mid-May 2026
- 6 hours (two sessions)
- To register, email your LinkedIn URL and résumé to Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu and Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu
Final Presentation Judge
Evaluate finalist pitches and help determine who wins up to $20,000 in prize money.
- May 29, 2026
- 3 hours (in-person)
- To register, email your LinkedIn URL and résumé to Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu and Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu
Jones Idea Challenge Reverse Pitch Competition
Team Coach
Coach undergraduate students through the full ideation process as they develop a solution to a real intrapreneurial challenge presented by a partner organization.
- Late January to early March
- 1-2 Hours per week
- To register, email your LinkedIn URL and résumé to Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu and Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu
Jones Progress Awards Alumni Accelerator
Business Coach
Coach alumni entrepreneurs as they work toward their next big milestone and compete for a cash prize.
- October to May
- 1-2 Hours per month
- To register, email your LinkedIn URL and résumé to Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu and Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu
Questions? Email Amelia Marckworth at marckwor@seattleu.edu or Peter Rowan at prowan@seattleu.edu