Employment + Human Resources

Home > About NWIC > Employment

NWIC Employment Opportunities

NWIC & Native Preference

NWIC hiring practices include adherence to the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 473). NWIC supports and provides equal opportunity employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information.

Current Job Openings

All posted positions are accepting applications and are open until filled.

Lummi Main Campus

Alumni and Career Director (Full-Time 12 months) Open Until Filled
Native Environmental Science/Geographic Information System Faculty (Full-Time 9 Months) Open Until Filled
Salish Sea Research Center-Senior Researcher (Full-Time 12 Months) Open Until Filled

Extended Sites

Instructional Aid/Technician-Muckleshoot (Full-Time 12 Months) Open Until Filled

INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

Each job announcement describes the scope of work, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. To apply, all applicants are asked to submit the following to Human Resources:

Cover letter summarizing how you meet the position qualifications
NWIC Application Form – PDF Format
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Form – PDF Format
Current and complete professional resume
Copies of college transcripts (official copies required at time of hire)
Three letters of recommendation from persons, who are not members of your immediate family, who have firsthand knowledge of your qualifications for the position
If applicable to the position, provide copies of certificates/licenses/credentials

Human Resources
Contact Information

Submit Applications:

By Mail:
Northwest Indian College
Attn: Human Resources
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226

By Email:
employment@nwic.edu

By Fax:
360.392.4230.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 360.392.4230.

HR Links

Employee Holidays

2025

New Year’s Day — Jan. 1
Martin Luther King Day — Jan. 20
Treaty Day — Jan. 22
Presidents Day — Feb. 17
Billy Frank Jr. Day — March 7 (updated)
Memorial Day — May 26
Independence Day — July 4
Labor Day — Sept. 1
Veteran’s Day — Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 27
Day After Thanksgiving — Nov. 28
Christmas Eve — Dec. 24
Christmas Day — Dec. 25
New Year’s Eve — Dec. 31

Financial Aid

Northwest Indian College administers a broad range of financial aid, scholarships, and work-study programs for students who can demonstrate financial need.

Learn More

Student Life

NWIC students are encouraged to engage and integrate into the life of the institution. Students are offered opportunities to participate in enrichment activities through Student Affairs, student government, and residence life.

Explore Now

NWIC Extended Campus Locations

Northwest Indian College‘s main campus is located at the Lummi Nation. The College also has six full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Swinomish, and Tulalip. Please use the location links to view details for each extended campus site.

Muckleshoot Campus

Nisqually Campus

Nez Perce Campus

Port Gamble S’Klallam Campus

Swinomish Campus

Tulalip Campus