Local Opportunities to Serve

Do you want to have a more active role in local government? One way you can help make a positive impact in your community is to volunteer in public service.

Positions to serve become available sporadically throughout the year for local County and Municipal Councils, Boards and Committees. Organizations publish information regarding these opportunities on various web pages, social media sites and newspaper advertisements. JCV is compiling the latest information regarding these appointments throughout Jefferson County and will post all open positions on this webpage. This page was last updated on July 20, 2021.

Please note that even after an application deadline has passed, in some cases, the opportunity to apply is still available. Please contact the Committee to verify if an appointment has concluded for the position.

Jefferson County Authorities

Jefferson County posts information about available positions, as well as public hearings and other notices, here. For information about specific board or committee openings, click the below board names. To apply for an opening, submit the application for boards, committees or commissions to the Jefferson County Commission. Additional information regarding these appointments may be obtained by calling the Commission Office at (304) 728-3284.

Notice of Intent to Appoint:

Jefferson County Board of Health

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency

Various Boards, Commissions, Committees

(South Jefferson Library Committee, Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission, Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Public Service District Board)

Jefferson County Development Authority Board

Jefferson County Water Advisory Committee

Jefferson County Employment Opportunities

Jefferson County Emergency Communications is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher II. The job description is available here.

All available opportunities are posted here.

Other Boards, Commissions and Authorities

Charles Town Government

Committee, commission and board vacancies are available here.

The city of Charles Town is currently looking to fill these board vacancies:

Board of Parks and Recreation – Deadline: August 13th

Building Commission – Deadline: August 13th

Historic Landmarks Commission – Deadline: August 13th

Job vacancies are posted here.

Harpers Ferry Government

Click here for Notice of vacancies on boards of Town government.

The Corporation of Harpers Ferry is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the following boards
of the Town government:

• Board of Zoning Appeals (two alternate vacancies)
• Historic Landmarks Commission (two vacancies)
• Water Commission (two vacancies)
• Parks and Recreation Commission (one vacancy)

Job vacancies are posted here.

City of Ranson Government

Job vacancies are posted here.

Jefferson County Schools

Opportunities are posted here.

Health Department

Opportunities are posted here.

Jefferson County Development Authority

The JCDA is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator position for Agriculture and Economic Development Initiatives. Read more about how to apply here.

Updates are posted here.