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Security Specialist

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$65K - $93K/yr

About the Port of Bellingham The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County. It is a unique organization that makes significant ...

Security Specialist

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$65K - $93K/yr

About the Port of Bellingham The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County. It is a unique organization that makes significant ...

Chief Operating Officer

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$166K - $237K/yr

About the Port of Bellingham The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County. It is a unique organization that makes significant ...

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 4

Olympia, WA · On-site

$4.6K - $6.2K/mo

Detachment offices are located in Bellingham, Burlington, Monroe, Oak Harbor, and Silverlake. In addition, a port of entry for commercial vehicles is located southbound on Interstate 5 at Bow Hill.

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What is the difference between Port Of Bellingham vs Marine Terminal Operator?

AspectPort Of BellinghamMarine Terminal Operator
CredentialsVaries; often includes maritime or logistics certificationsTypically requires maritime or cargo handling certifications
Work EnvironmentSeaport facilities, administrative offices, cargo yardsDockside, cargo terminals, shipping yards
Employer & IndustryPort authorities, shipping companies, logistics firmsPrivate shipping companies, terminal operators

The Port Of Bellingham is a major port authority managing multiple maritime activities, while a Marine Terminal Operator focuses on the day-to-day operations of cargo handling at specific terminals. Both roles require maritime knowledge and certifications, but the port authority oversees broader port functions, whereas terminal operators specialize in cargo logistics.

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Infographic showing various Port Of Bellingham job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Chief Operating Officer - Strategic Operations & Impact (Bellingham)

Port of Bellingham

Bellingham, WA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

The Port of Bellingham seeks a Chief Operations Officer to oversee day-to-day management across Aviation, Facilities, and Maritime divisions. This role reports to the Executive Director and aligns operations with the Port’s mission and community commitments.

The COO will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, mentor division leaders, manage budgets and capital projects, and build partnerships with regulators, officials, and community stakeholders to sustain high performance and

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