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 Jan. 13, 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 Planning Commission

Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority

Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals

Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency Board

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

2021 Charles Town Municipal Election for Mayor and Council Members Ward 1,2,3, and 4 outline can be found here.

Campaign filing forms can be found on the WV SOS website.

Select and Search the Candidate tab for necessary municipal candidate forms. A “certificate of announcement” must be filed with the City Clerk by January 30, 2021 to appear on the ballot. Contact the City Manager at 304-725-2311 with any questions.

Charles Town’s current Mayor, City Council and Ward maps can be found here.

Committee, commission and board vacancies are available here.

Job vacancies are posted here.

Harpers Ferry Government

Harpers Ferry will hold its municipal elections for Mayor, Recorder, and five Council members on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. All residents who are interested in seeking office are requested to file with the Recorder during the period beginning January 11 and ending January 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. (If sent by mail, forms must be postmarked on or before midnight on January 30, 2021.)

Click here for more information, including candidates’ filing information and forms.

City of Ranson Government

2021 Ranson Municipal Election public notice, including the State of West Virginia Municipal candidate’s Certificate of Announcement form.

The City of Ranson’s current Mayor and City Council members can be found here.

The City of Ranson Election wards.

Jefferson County Schools Opportunities

Opportunities are posted here.

Health Department

Updates are posted here.

Jefferson County Development Authority

The Jefferson County Development Authority is seeking an Administrative Assistant.  Resumes will be accepted until January 4, 2021.  More information on the JCDA website.

Updates are posted here.