Published November 5 2026
The City of Bellevue is recruiting new members for the Bellevue Equity Advisory and Community Outreach Network (BEACON). Working alongside Bellevue's diverse communities, BEACON advises the city on ways to make programs and services more accessible, equitable and culturally responsive, with a focus on reducing barriers for residents who face the greatest challenges in accessing city services and resources.
Interested candidates may apply online by Friday, Dec. 4.
Members serve on BEACON for a term of two years with a commitment of six hours per month.
Members must:
- Live, work or study in Bellevue
- Demonstrate a strong sense of cultural humility and a dedication to collaborating with community members and city staff to create a more inclusive and equitable community
- Demonstrate an alignment with the city's core value of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Have cultural connections and knowledge of the city’s diverse population
- Possess a willingness, curiosity and interest in bridging cultural gaps to strengthen community
- Be able and willing to serve a two-year term
A team of BEACON members and city Diversity Advantage Team staff will interview candidates. The city manager will consider their input in the appointment process.
Application options
In addition to the online option, applicants can access print versions of the applications at City Hall (Service First), Bellevue Regional Library, Lake Hills Library and Mini City Hall and submit them the following ways:
- Hand-deliver: Service First, 450 110th Ave. NE
- Mail: P.O. Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009-9012
- Email: diversity@bellevuewa.gov
For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email diversity@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact Bellevue’s ADA/Title VI administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711.