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Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

You can make a difference in your community by getting involved in one of the city's boards, committees, or commissions. Your participation is valuable and important!

For more information regarding volunteer opportunities in the City of Coeur d'Alene, please contact the Municipal Services Department at [email protected].

To receive consideration, please submit a Professional Data Sheet along with a letter of recommendation and additional documentation outlining qualifications by email, hard copy delivery, or mail to:

Municipal Services Department
City of Coeur d'Alene
710 E. Mullan Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 666-5754
Email: [email protected]

CLICK HERE to download a PROFESSIONAL DATA SHEET (application)

Current Opportunities

Arts Commission

The City of Coeur d'Alene has two (2) vacancies on the Arts Commission. Members are appointed by the Mayor and Council for a 3-year term.

The Arts Commission encourages artistic and cultural development and ensures the arts play a significant role in the community's welfare and educational experience.

Applications are due by May 30, 2025 by 5:00pm. Send applications by email, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to City Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The City of Coeur d’Alene is seeking one (1) commissioner to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

To receive consideration for appointment, please submit an Application, a Resume, and a Letter of Recommendation outlining qualifications by fax, email, hard copy delivery, or mail to: Jo Anne Mateski, Executive Assistant, City of Coeur d’Alene, 710 E. Mullan Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 83814. FAX: (208) 769-2366, PHONE: (208) 666-5754. EMAIL: [email protected]

Due by May 5, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have an interest in the future growth and development of Coeur d’Alene, community visioning, livability, planning and zoning issues, and the public process.

All members of the Commission must have continuously resided in Kootenai County for at least two (2) years prior to their appointment. The members of the Commission must be residents of the City during their term of office; however, three (3) members may be nonresidents living within Kootenai County if they are employed within the city limits of Coeur d’Alene.

Role of the Commission:

The Planning and Zoning Commission seeks to promote orderly growth, preserve the quality of Coeur d’Alene, protect the environment, promote economic prosperity, protect property rights, and foster the safety of its residents. Additionally, the Commission promotes the public interest by helping citizens understand the planning process and providing opportunities for public comment.

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Occasionally, the Commission may hold a second meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. There are additional workshops that may take place during the day (generally at noon) or in the evening for special projects, such as the comprehensive plan update or a code amendment, that require more discussion with staff, City Council, or another commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission also serves as the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee.

All meetings are open to the public and publicized to allow and promote public participation in the decisions of the Commission.

Duties of the Commission:

To recommend and make suggestions to the City Council for the adoption of coordinated plans for the physical development of the City.
To recommend the boundaries of zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein, make reports, hold public hearings and perform all other duties as may be prescribed by the Idaho Code and the City Code.
To comply with Idaho Code for responsibilities as the Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee.
To comply with all City policies, procedures, and regulations.

Duties of Commissioners:

To regularly attend all scheduled meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission as well as special or called meetings relevant to the office.
To prepare for each meeting.
To create a positive environment in meetings of the Commission.
To maintain an attitude of courtesy and consideration toward colleagues, citizens, and staff during all discussions and deliberations.
To respect all local, state and federal laws, rules and other regulations.

Commission Terms:

Commission appointments are six-year terms. The term of this Commission seat will end on May 1, 2031 or until a successor is appointed and qualified.

PLEASE NOTE: *Members of the commission will be selected without respect to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation. New Commissioners will be provided with more extensive information on their duties and training once appointed.

Due by May 5, 2023 by 5:00PM.

Design Review Commission

The City of Coeur d’Alene is seeking one (1) commissioner to serve on its Design Review Commission.

The Commission is in need of the following position:

A person who resides within any of the districts under the purview of the Design Review Commission. Districts include C-17, C-17L, R-17, R-34, Downtown Core (DC), Downtown Overlay, Northside (DO-N), Downtown Overlay, Eastside (DO-E), and Midtown Overlay (MO).

(Unsure of your zoning district? Click on the zoning map to see if you reside in one of the districts under the purview of the Design Review Commission.)

To be considered for appointment, please submit an Application, a Resume, and a Letter of Recommendation outlining qualifications, by fax, email, hard copy delivery, or mail to: Jo Anne Mateski, Executive Assistant, City of Coeur d’Alene, 710 E. Mullan Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID, 83814. FAX: (208) 769-2366, PHONE: (208) 666-5754. EMAIL: [email protected]

Due by May 5, 2025 before 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications and Requirements:

The Design Review Commission consists of seven (7) commissioners. The commissioners shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The DRC membership shall be made up of:

At least one (1) member, and no more than two (2) members, of the Planning Commission.
At least one (1) resident of Coeur d'Alene.
At least one (1) registered architect licensed in the state of Idaho.
At least one (1) person licensed in building or site design.
At least one (1) person who is or has been a real estate or development professional.
At least one (1) person, and no more than two (2) persons, who resides within any of the districts under the purview of the Design Review Commission.

Duties and Authority of Commission:

It shall be the duty of the Design Review Commission:

To protect property rights and values;

To enhance the built environment, make reports, hold public meetings/hearings and perform all other duties as may be prescribed by the Idaho Code and the Municipal Code;

To review development proposals as required by the Municipal Code; and

To provide recommendations to the City Council on issues that the City Council may refer to the Commission.

Commissioners are required to comply with all City policies, procedures, and regulations.

Cooperation with City Planning Commission:

The Design Review Commission is granted full authority to cooperate with and/or to join with the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission in setting up or establishing such coordinating commission or overall commission as the two Commissions may determine.

Commission Terms:

Commissioners are appointed for four-year terms. The term would expire on 5/1/2029.

General Information:

The Commission generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at noon, unless other directed by the Commission or Director and scheduled for another date or time. Meetings may be cancelled if there are no projects to review and approve. Meetings generally last 90 minutes.

PLEASE NOTE: * Members of the commission will be selected without respect to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation. New Commissioners will be provided with more extensive information on their duties and training once appointed.

Due by May 5, 2023 by 5:00PM.