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Staff Openings

No current open positions.

Commission Member Openings

Applications for Appointed Members (CLOSED - will reopen by Fall 2026)

Learn more about the Commission Members Role

    • (1) Lummi Nation, appointed by Lummi Indian Business Council

    • (1) Nooksack Tribe, appointed by Nooksack Indian Tribe

    • (1) Law enforcement

    • (1) Representative from organization working in Whatcom County to advance racial equity and human rights

    • (1) Community Member

    • (1) K-12 Diversity Officer

    • (1) Higher Ed Diversity Officer

    • (1) Faith leader

    • (1) Subject matter experts within the WREC’s 12 action area

    • (1) City Council member outside Bellingham selected by the Small Cities Partnership

Committees

Sign up to serve on a committee (link to form)

  • Serve as an advisory board to local government agencies, other organizations committed to the aims of the commission, and the county-wide community with regard to racial equity.

  • Serve as a community forum for racial equity and create mechanisms to identify issues, concerns, needs, and resources.

  • Gather and analyze disaggregated qualitative and quantitative data to identify racial disparities and disproportionalities in the areas of concern.

  • Serve as the administrative arm of the WREC, ensuring infrastructure and necessary support to serve as an effective advisory board to local government agencies, other organizations committed to the aims of the commission, and the county-wide community with regard to racial equity.

Volunteer Interest

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to us at info@whatcomracialequity.org