Port of Bellingham · 1 day ago
Executive Director
The Port of Bellingham is seeking an Executive Director. This role demands a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can balance operational excellence with innovation and public stewardship.
Government Administration
Qualification
Required
Ability to connect long-term goals to practical decisions
Guide a complex public organization through change
Ensure the Port operates responsibly, transparently, and in the public interest
Collaborative, forward-thinking leadership
Balance operational excellence with innovation and public stewardship
Exceptional communication skills—articulate, transparent, and skilled at fostering trust
Ability to engage with diverse audiences including staff, elected officials, community members, and business partners
Confident negotiator with a proven ability to navigate complex agreements, contracts, and partnerships
Background guiding organizations through change and reorganization
Steady leadership and clarity of vision during times of transition
Company
Port of Bellingham
The Port of Bellingham is a countywide independent special purpose government located in Whatcom County overseen by three nonpartisan elected commissioners.