Current Openings

Openings - There are two (2) At-Large openings for residents that live within Weld County.

Duties/responsibilities - Conducts hearings and decides appeals from decisions concerning the administration or enforcement of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. It interprets the location of zoning district boundaries and lot lines with respect to those boundaries.

Qualifications needed – Open to residents of all backgrounds. A background in land-use, planning, real estate, or building is helpful, but not required. Each member shall reside within the Commissioner district for which they are appointed at the time of their appointment and during their term.

Time commitment – Up to six hours annually and meets on the first Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m., when there is business to conduct.

Opening: There is one (1) opening for a resident that lives within the Advisory Board District 2, which is located in Eaton, Galeton, Windsor or Briggsdale school districts.

Duties/responsibilities – Conducts hearings and considers bio-solid and septage applications and On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Variances.  Receives reports from the Health Department Executive Director and staff on programs and health issue affecting Weld County residents.  

Qualifications needed – Any background is acceptable. Anyone with an interest in Public and Environmental Health is encouraged to apply.

Time commitment – One to two hours per month; the board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. There is no meeting in December.

Openings - There are five (5) openings on this council.  A resident with crop science, livestock, horticulture (or Master Gardener) or 4H & Youth backgrounds.

Duties/responsibilities - Advises CSU/Weld County Extension regarding their program efforts and budget decisions. Provides participation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Extension programs including: 4-H Youth Development, Livestock, Horticulture, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Nutrition Education. Serves as a communication link between legislators, commissioners and residents.

Qualifications needed - Experience needed varies on position(s) available. For 4-H related positions, the ideal candidate would be someone with experience in youth development. For crop sciences and agriculture positions, a background in agriculture is necessary.

Time commitment - The council meets bi-monthly at Noon.

Opening - There are three (3) openings for a representative in the private sector. 

Duties/responsibilities - Commission members will advise on requirements related to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), a federally funded program that provides resources to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities; serve as the “Placement Alternatives Commission” (PAC) for Weld County in relation to out-of-home placement allocations, Core Services and other specific intervention and prevention programming; and advise on the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of Weld County programs designed to prevent or reduce out-of-home placement of children and youth involved in the Child Welfare system. 

Qualifications needed – One third of the board members need to be low-income (125% of poverty or below) or representing low-income community members, one third need to be elected officials or designated by elected officials and one third from the private sector, with no specific qualification.

Time commitment – Approximately 10 hours per year and meets quarterly.

Openings - There are three (3) opening on this board for one (1) voting member and two (2) alternate voting members.

Duties/responsibilities – Advises County Commissioners and staff regarding integrated weed management of noxious weeds on county and private property in compliance with State and County laws.

Qualifications needed – Members must live in unincorporated Weld County. Anyone interested in the environment and landscape is encouraged to apply. Knowledge of agriculture or plants is helpful but not necessary.

Time commitment – Six hours a year; the board typically meets three times a year at 7 p.m. 

Openings- There are two (2) openings on this board for residents within the Workforce/Private Sector.

Duties/Responsibilities - The Weld County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a business-led board, with a majority of its members representing the private sector. Additional members represent organized labor, community-based organizations, education, economic development entities, state agencies, and individuals with disabilities. The Board is charged with identifying regional workforce needs, developing and implementing strategies in response, and providing overall guidance and direction for the Weld County Workforce Center (WCWC). Together, members ensure alignment between workforce programs, employer needs, and community priorities.

Time commitment – Members can expect to contribute up to four hours per month.

• General Membership Meetings: Held in person on the second Tuesday of every other month at 11:45 a.m.

• Subcommittees: There are three active subcommittees that meet at various times throughout the year, with participation highly encouraged.

o Awareness Committee – Promotes community engagement, outreach, and workforce system visibility.

o Youth Committee – Focuses on supporting youth employment and training opportunities.

o Veteran Committee – Strengthens partnerships and programs serving veterans and their families.

• Additional engagement opportunities—such as special projects, community events, and recognition programs—are offered throughout the year.

Qualifications Needed - The Board seeks diverse and knowledgeable community leaders who are:

• Business owners, Chief Executive Officers, or individuals with optimum policy-making or hiring authority.

• Actively engaged in efforts that support workforce, education, or economic development in Weld County.

• Committed to contributing their expertise and perspective to strengthen the local workforce system.

Questions? For those wanting more information about the board, please contact Ruth DeBoer (970) 400-6752, rdeboer@weld.gov