Director of Government Operations

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia seeks a Director to oversee the Governor’s Office constituent services team, scheduling and support team, and events coordinator, ensuring operations run with efficiency and integrity.

In coordination with the external affairs team, you will manage the appointment process for over 200 state boards, assist in personnel recruitment, and ensure timely briefing materials and internal alignment across communications and legislative affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a focus in public administration, business, human resources or law.
• 4+ years of experience in senior operations or public administration, preferably within a government or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in working in matrixed management structures and coordinating with and leading cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee Governor's Office constituent services team and ensure timely casework and correspondence.
• Manage scheduling and support team, ensure timely responses and proper briefing materials.
• Coordinate with Communications, External Affairs, and Legislative Affairs on Governor’s schedule.
• Lead events coordination and align with internal teams.
• Support appointments to state boards, identifying vacancies and vetting candidates.
• Assist with high-level personnel recruitment.

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Problem solving

West Virginia knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, human resources or law

Job description

West Virginia seeks a Director to oversee the Governor’s Office constituent services team, scheduling and support team, and events coordinator, ensuring operations run with efficiency and integrity.

In coordination with the external affairs team, you will manage the appointment process for over 200 state boards, assist in personnel recruitment, and ensure timely briefing materials and internal alignment across communications and legislative affairs.