Executive Assistant

Botetourt County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Botetourt County is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as Clerk to the Board of Supervisors. The role produces and publishes meeting materials, legal postings, and official records for the Board and its committees.

It manages meeting logistics, AV, security, and communications, while ensuring compliance with deadlines and confidentiality. The EA must demonstrate independent judgment, maintain political neutrality, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate independent judgment and discretion
• Demonstrates confidentiality and professionalism
• Exhibits political neutrality and impartiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet statutory deadlines

Responsibilities

• Produce and publish meeting materials, public notices and legal postings for Board of Supervisors
• Maintain official records for the Board and committees and manage records requests
• Coordinate logistics for meetings (room reservations, AV, security, meals) and post-meeting communications
• Serve as FOIA Officer and ensure timely responses to public records requests

Job description

County Administration

Executive Assistant

Botetourt County is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Executive Assistant.

The Executive Assistant (EA) serves as Clerk to the Board of Supervisors and is responsible for producing and publishing meeting materials, official notifications and legal postings of meetings and public hearings of the Board of Supervisors, and for creating, publishing, and keeping the official records of the Board of Supervisors and committees of or appointed by the Board. The EA is responsible for all logistical arrangements for meetings of the Board and other meetings as otherwise directed including room reservations and preparations, audio visual systems preparation and support, security arrangements, meals and refreshments as needed, pre- and post-meeting communications, and other duties and tasks necessary to facilitate and promote productivity and lawful public access. Manages the county administration office and assists with special projects and research assignments. Serves as the County's FOIA Officer, receiving and administering the County’s lawful response to all requests for public records. The incumbent must demonstrate considerable independent judgment, discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and political neutrality, and must be able to manage multiple priorities and strict statutory deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The position independently resolves routine matters, determines when issues should be elevated to County Administration leadership, and proactively coordinates follow-through on Board agendas, Board actions and directives, public and legal notices and advertisements, appointments, records requests, and related deadlines. At least one evening meeting per month is required; additional meetings outside of normal business hours may be required occasionally. Supervises and directs the work of the Administrative Assistant and Building Security Personnel.

Priority will be given to applications received by September 15, 2026.

Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply.

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Job Details

Category County Administration Status Open Salary $63,827.00-$98,856.00 Posted August 19, 2026 2:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled