AFT Staff, 9 Month, Recurring, Intercultural Services Coordinator

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu

About Our Community

Whatcoms campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, youll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, youll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://www.bellingham.org

General Description of Work

Position Title: 9 month, Recurring, Intercultural Services Coordinator

Classification: AFT Staff

FTE: 1.0 on a 9 month cyclic contract

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM. September 16-June 15 annually. Occasional evening work may be required and scheduled in advance.

FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt

Grant Funded: No

Job Summary

This Program Coordinator supports student leadership development, student-driven civic engagement, and campus engagement opportunities that promote the wellbeing, success, and advancement of Whatcom Community Colleges diverse student population. Working closely with the Intercultural Services team, student leaders, and campus partners, the Program Coordinator develops, coordinates, and facilitates innovative co-curricular and extracurricular programs, student organizations, service-learning opportunities, and student-led conferences that foster identity development, civic responsibility, and meaningful connections across the college community. The Program Coordinator ensures that all programs are collaborative, inclusive, and aligned with the colleges commitment to supporting the engagement, growth, and success of diverse learners.

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

• This position reports to the Director for Student Engagement.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Supports the Simpson Intercultural Center staff, Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC), student unions, associations, and clubs in advancing student engagement, leadership development, and campus involvement.
• Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates Simpson Intercultural Center programs, services, and events, including student orientations, peer mentoring, leadership development opportunities, student-led conferences, workshops, and meetings, in collaboration with the Director and Associate Director.
• Advises and supports student leaders in planning programs, achieving learning outcomes, documenting student engagement, and assessing program effectiveness.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with college departments, faculty, staff, students, and community organizations to implement high-impact student engagement, civic engagement, and intercultural learning opportunities.
• Supports the Associate Director of Intercultural Services in coordinating the daily operations of the Simpson Intercultural Center and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered environment.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with campus and community stakeholders to expand opportunities for student learning, leadership development, and intercultural engagement.
• Prepares, develops, and manages written communications and promotional materials for the Simpson Intercultural Center, including website content, social media, newsletters, marketing materials, and press releases, in collaboration with Marketing & Communications and other college departments, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in all programs, services, communications, and professional practices.
• Serves on department, division, and college committees and represents Whatcom Community College on community, regional, and statewide committees, partnerships, and professional organizations, as assigned.
• Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of student development, leadership, or intercultural engagement principles as they apply to higher education or community settings.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (EDIAB) principles and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and support programs, events, and student engagement activities while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to support, mentor, or guide student leaders, peer mentors, volunteers, or student employees.
• Skill in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, including active listening and communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
• Skill in problem-solving, organization, and time management, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the Colleges mission, vision, and promise.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Work is performed in a standard indoor office environment with frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and multiple deadlines. The position requires extended periods of sitting and computer use, along with regular phone, email, and in-person interactions. Occasional movement throughout the office, campus, and community may be required as needed. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds is required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree from an institutionally accredited college or university

• Two years demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, or supporting events, programs, or activities.

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient for the person to perform the duties.

AND

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including pre-scheduled evenings, mornings, and weekends, to support events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.

• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Ukrainian, Punjabi, Russian, Mandarin, American Sign Language or Unified English Braille).

• Experience working with college students or historically underserved and underrepresented communities through employment, internships, volunteer service, or leadership roles.

• Experience planning programs, events, or student engagement activities.

• Experience using Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and web-based tools to support communication, marketing, and program coordination.

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.

• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Licensure, Certification & Other Necessary Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and sexual misconduct review.
• Occasional travel to meetings, conferences and training sessions may be required.

Salary

Salary

• This is a 9-month, Recurring, full-time AFT (American Federation of Teachers) Staff represented position with a salary range (Coordinator Level) of $4,250.00-$4,928.00 monthly.

Benefit Package

• The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.

• Accrues 8 hours per month of sick leave and 16 hours per month vacation leave.

• Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:

• Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.

• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.

Start Date

• Wednesday September 16th, 2026.

Application Due Date

• For guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by Friday, September 11th, 2026, at 5:00pm. Position open until filled.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Cover letter detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Current resume.
• Values statement that responds to the following prompt:

Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals and in the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.

• Official transcripts of any degrees listed as part of the minimum requirements will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process.

Mission, Vision & Promise

Mission: Whatcom Community College contributes to the vitality of its communities by providing quality education in academic transfer, professional-technical, and lifelong learning, preparing students for active citizenship in a global society.

Vision: Whatcom is a supportive community, empowering lives through education.

Promise: We transform lives through education. We accomplish this by supporting student growth, respecting student investment, embracing diversity, promoting excellence and creating opportunities.

EEO Statement

Whatcom Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, ancestry, ethnicity, family status, immigration status, citizenship, socioeconomic status, genetic information or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director for Human Resources, by phone: 360.383.3400 or email: hr@whatcom.edu , 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.

For Title IX compliance: Title IX Coordinator, by phone: 360.383.3400 or email: titleIX@whatcom.edu , 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.

WCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access & Disability Services office by phone: 360.383.3139, email: ADS@whatcom.edu, or Washington Relay: 711