Why Join Our Professional Community
Membership in the Puget Sound Chapter provides immediate access to the Pacific Northwest's most active community of technical communication professionals. Whether you're advancing your career, expanding your professional network, or staying current with industry trends, our chapter offers resources and connections that deliver tangible value.
Our members consistently report that chapter involvement accelerates career advancement, provides solutions to workplace challenges, and creates lasting professional relationships. The combination of education, networking, and community support makes membership an investment in your professional future.
Comprehensive Member Benefits
Event Discounts
Reduced registration rates for all chapter events including monthly meetings, workshops, and seminars. Savings typically offset membership dues within just a few events.
Resource Library
Access to members-only templates, style guides, best practices documentation, and recorded presentations from past chapter events.
Exclusive Job Board
Early access to technical communication positions from employers who specifically seek our members. Many positions posted before public advertising.
Priority Registration
First access to popular workshops and events that frequently sell out, ensuring you can attend the programs most relevant to your needs.
Networking Events
Connect with documentation managers, experienced professionals, and specialists in emerging areas at monthly meetings and special interest groups.
Member Newsletter
Regular updates with industry news, member spotlights, and advance notice of upcoming programs and opportunities.
Networking and Professional Connections
One of the most valuable membership benefits is access to a diverse network of technical communication professionals working across industries throughout the Puget Sound region. Our members include documentation managers who hire technical writers, experienced professionals who mentor colleagues, and specialists in emerging areas of technical communication.
Monthly chapter meetings provide structured networking time before presentations, creating natural opportunities to meet professionals with similar interests and challenges. Many members have found their next job opportunity, identified consulting clients, or formed collaborative partnerships through these connections.
We facilitate small group networking through special interest groups focused on specific industries, tools, or aspects of technical communication. These groups meet informally between chapter meetings, allowing deeper discussions and relationship building around shared interests.
Membership Levels and Dues
Choose the membership level that fits your career stage and circumstances
Student
Full benefits for students enrolled in degree programs. Includes all events, resources, and networking opportunities.
Join as StudentProfessional
Complete access for working technical communicators. All chapter benefits, events, and resources included.
Join as ProfessionalEmeritus
For retired technical communication professionals maintaining connection to the chapter community.
Join as EmeritusProfessional Development and Learning
Chapter membership includes access to comprehensive professional development programming designed to keep your skills current and expand your capabilities. Our monthly presentations feature industry experts, hands-on demonstrations, and case studies from real-world projects.
Workshops provide deep-dive learning experiences on specific topics such as content strategy, information architecture, single-sourcing methodologies, API documentation, or emerging technologies affecting technical communication. These intensive sessions combine instruction with practical exercises you can immediately apply in your work.
We offer mentorship matching services connecting experienced professionals with those earlier in their careers. This formal mentorship program has helped countless members navigate career transitions, develop new skills, and gain confidence in their professional capabilities.
Student Membership and Career Launchers
We're committed to supporting the next generation of technical communication professionals through our student membership program. Students enrolled in technical communication, English, engineering, or related programs can join at significantly reduced rates while receiving full member benefits.
Student members gain exposure to working professionals, learn about career paths in technical communication, and build professional networks before graduation. Many students have secured their first technical writing position through connections made at chapter events.
For more information about technical communication careers and professional development, explore the American Medical Writers Association for specialized healthcare technical communication resources or visit IEEE Professional Communication Society for professional development.