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 April 5th, 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 Development Authority Board

Jefferson County Planning Commission

Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission

Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

Job vacancies are posted here.

Harpers Ferry Government

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

● Board of Zoning Appeals (one alternate vacancy)
● Planning Commission (two vacancies)
● Water Commission (two vacancies)
● Parks and Recreation Commission (one vacancy)

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

City of Ranson Government

Job vacancies are posted here.

Jefferson County Schools

Opportunities are posted here.

Health Department

Updates are posted here.

Jefferson County Development Authority

The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) welcomes new administrative assistant to oversee the administrative, clerical, and day-to-day office operations for the organization.

Updates are posted here.