City of Bellingham Employee Directory
Government AdministrationWashington, United States501-1000 Employees
The City of Bellingham operates as a municipal government delivering a broad spectrum of public services through fifteen departments, under a civil service framework with many employees represented by collective bargaining. It employs roughly a thousand people and maintains ongoing job opportunities at cob.org/jobs. The city emphasizes collaboration with active residents to pursue a sustainable, equitable, and thriving community as it grows. Based in Bellingham, Washington, the city is located in the northwest United States near the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands, with a population of more than 95,000 living within about 30 square miles. In 2026 the city launched a home sharing program aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities and strengthening community connections.