Assistant Director, Board Appointments & Engagement

Secretary of the commonwealth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Secretary of the Commonwealth is seeking an Assistant Director of Board Appointments and Engagement in Richmond to lead the Governor’s appointments process and expand statewide engagement with boards, appointees, and key stakeholders. This role reports to the Director of Board Appointments and involves coordinating recruitment, vetting, and placement while ensuring adherence to the Code of Virginia.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic, with strong

Qualifications

• Commitment to public service and understanding of citizen participation in boards and commissions.
• Experience in government, public administration, legislative affairs, executive operations, public engagement, or related fields.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Strong judgment and analytical ability for reviewing candidate materials.
• Professionalism, discretion, and integrity with confidential information.
• Knowledge of Virginia government, state ethics laws, open records, and the board appointments process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and CRM or data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, resumes, references, and materials to assess qualifications and recommend appointees.
• Prepare briefing materials, appointment recommendations, and executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Monitor vacancies, term expirations, and statutory deadlines for timely actions.
• Ensure compliance with statutes, directives, ethics requirements, and procedures.
• Support recruitment, vetting, appointment, confirmation, and onboarding processes.
• Identify and recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• Develop and implement communications strategies to promote clarity and accessibility.
• Draft communications, outreach materials, announcements, and public guidance.
• Strengthen engagement with agency leadership, officials, organizations, and appointees.
• Respond to inquiries and provide timely, accurate information.
• Represent the Office in outreach events and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify trends to improve messaging and engagement.
• Maintain databases, records, and tracking systems for board activities.
• Coordinate announcements, ceremonies, onboarding, and related communications.
• Prepare reports and analyze data for continuous improvement.
• Explore process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public service commitment

Governance knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational excellence

Job description

The Secretary of the Commonwealth is seeking an Assistant Director of Board Appointments and Engagement in Richmond to lead the Governor’s appointments process and expand statewide engagement with boards, appointees, and key stakeholders. This role reports to the Director of Board Appointments and involves coordinating recruitment, vetting, and placement while ensuring adherence to the Code of Virginia.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic, with strong