Join the Board

Are you passionate about Willamette area climbing?  

Do you have skills that can be used to support a growing organization or help steward our local crags? 

Maybe you are looking for a way to give back to the community?  

The Willamette Area Climbers Coalition (WACC) is looking to fill open board seats. 

This is your opportunity to join a group of passionate local climbers who are working to cultivate access, stewardship and community in the Willamette Area.

Our Mission and Vision

Willamette Area Climbers Coalition supports the sustainable development and stewardship of Willamette area climbing resources, advocates for high quality and accessible climbing experiences, and growing authentic connections within the climbing community. 

We believe that climbing is best pursued as a part of a community.  We want to expand our region's climbing opportunities and deepen the connection between the people and places that nurture our collective climbing experience.

More information  on our website:  www.willametteclimbers.org

Position Details

The WACC Board of Directors consists of 4-9 board members, who meet monthly and serve a 2 year term. Board members are elected by members each year at the annual membership meeting.

Our Board members are all volunteers and, although we are required to have a traditional hierarchical structure with a President, VP, Treasurer, etc., we maintain a collaborative decision making structure, with shared power between board members, and an openness to partnering with other community organizations, who may operate in less hierarchical ways.

Current requirements for Board Members include:

- Must be a current general member of WACC ($16/year)

- Attend monthly meetings regularly (typically Tuesday evenings)

- Attend organizational events and table for WACC when possible. 

- Lead or participate in the planning of events or committee work related to long term projects

Application Process

1. Interested parties send short bio that includes a description of  interest, relevant experience, and any potential conflicts of interest (including potential financial gain that board membership might not support) to willamette.area.climbers@gmail.com  

2. Current general membership of WACC will receive applicant bios and be given the opportunity to vote on as many individuals as there are current board seats available via an online form OR at the annual membership meeting early next year (Dates TBD)

3. After the membership meeting, new members will join the board and continue on the board

Interested candidates are asked to send in applications no later than January 25th.  

Email applications to willamette.area.climbers@gmail.com