Jackson County has several volunteer-based citizen boards, committees, commissions, and task forces that need residents to serve as members.
Many different types of boards and committees support the County. Some are temporary and only meet for a short time. They may help make decisions or recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on a specific topic. Others are permanent groups that were created as part of State or local law. Some committees assist with everything from health issues to social issues, criminal justice, the elderly, planning and land use, parks, libraries, housing, and human relations.
Current Openings:
Jackson County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC)
Position:
The Jackson County administrator of the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) is seeking community volunteers to serve on the advisory committee involved in guiding the future of affordable housing throughout the County. Volunteers may live in any municipality or unincorporated area of Jackson County, Florida.
If you are interested in serving on this committee please visit Boards and Committees – Jackson County, Florida (jacksoncountyfl.gov) for additional information, complete the application and return to Jackson County Administration located at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32448 prior to the May 1, 2026 deadline at 4:00 pm CT.
Committee Description:
This committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners and to the Jackson County Housing Division of Community Development on issues presented to the committee related to affordable housing and to perform functions as provided in Chapter 28 Jackson County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 420.9076, Florida Statutes. Appointments are made by the County Commission.
Vacancies: 3 current vacancies from in the following categories:
- Engaged in workforce residential home building
- Engaged in labor of workforce home building
- Citizen who represents employers
- Advocate for Low Income Persons
- Citizen who represents Essential Services Personnel
Meeting Date: Monthly for up to 6 months, beginning June 2026.
Meeting Location: Jackson County Board of County Commissioners Room – 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL
Meeting Time: TBD
For Additional Information:
https://jacksoncountyfl.gov/services/community-development/housing-grants-office/
Contact:
Kim Cole Sweazy
sweazyk@jacksoncountyfl.gov
(850) 482-9637
Jackson County History Museum Steering Committee
Position
The Jackson County Tourist Development Council Executive Director (JCTDC) is seeking
volunteers to serve on the advisory committee involved in guiding the planning process for the
Jackson County History Museum at Endeavor Park, formerly known as the Dozier School for
Boys.
Committee Description
This 9-member committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Jackson County Board of
County Commissioners and to the Jackson County Tourist Development Council on matters
related to the planning and development of the Jackson County History Museum. Appointments
are made by the County Commissioners. Members are expected to attend meetings monthly
with assigned tasks to complete in a timely manner. Applicants should anticipate spending 2-3
hours monthly between meetings and tasks.
Members are selected from the following backgrounds:
- Historian or Historical Research
- Education (High school or collegiate level preferred)
- Legal
- Government
- Non-profit
- Business Development
- Events and Program Development
- Sales or Financial
Vacancies: 3 Current Vacancies from any of the above sectors.
Meeting Date: Monthly – The Second Wednesday of each month
Meeting Location: Jackson County Visitor Center – 4318 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL
Meeting Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
For additional information, please contact:
Kelsi Jackson
jacksonk@jacksoncountyfl.gov
(850) 482-8061
See below for a full list of current Jackson County Boards and Committees
- Jackson County Planning Commission
- Tri-County Community Council
- Tri-County Airport Authority
- Value Adjustment Board
- Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
- CareerSource Chipola Board
- Regional Opportunity Florida Board
- Panhandle Public Library Cooperative System (PPLCS) Board
- J-Trans Board
- Tourist Development Council
- Jackson County History Museum Committee
If you are interested in serving the community as a committee member. Please follow the link below to download and complete an application form and return it to the Jackson County Administration Office, 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, FL 32448. Committee applications are kept on file and reviewed as necessary to fill vacancies.
For additional information or to get answers to general questions, contact Sarah Sun, Human Resources Director, at (850) 482-9633 or send an e-mail to info@jacksoncountyfl.gov.
Click here to view a copy of the Jackson County Board – Committee Members Policy