City of Morgantown

We loved having the Great Race here in Morgantown. We hope to one day bring this event back to our streets!

Today is the last day to nominate your favorites around the state in WV Livings annual Best of West Virginia Awards! Nominations are being accepted through 11:59 p.m. Only the top nominees in each category will move on to the final voting round, so nominate daily to make sure your favorites advance. You can find the Ruby Amphitheater, owned and operated by the City of Morgantown, under the following categories: Culture: Best Fair/Festival/Event (Ruby Summer Concert Series) Culture: Best Live Music Venue (Ruby Amphitheater) https://lnkd.in/gFw_MBmy

The City of Morgantown is pleased to announce that Bradley Riffee has been hired as the city's new Director of Communications, and Jonathan Furgison has been hired as its new Director of Finance.  Furgison started in his position on Monday, July 15, and Riffee will start in his position on Monday, August 19. Riffee holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Fairmont State University. Since 2020, he has worked as the Executive Director of the United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties. During his time there, Riffee created a community development plan to enhance the organization’s marketing and community outreach, managed over 3,000 donors while focusing on growth, and more. Furgison, a Certified Public Accountant, holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary engineering & management, as well as a master’s degree in business administration, both of which he received from Clarkson University. Since 2022, Furgison worked for Mon Health System, most recently as Interim Accounting Manager. During his time in this role, he was responsible for financial reporting, ledger management, reconciliation, and tax compliance. From this role, he gained extensive experience overseeing financial operations and optimizing fiscal performance. "It’s incredibly exciting to have Jon and Brad join our team," said City Manager, Kim Haws. "Their skills and backgrounds make both of them an excellent fit for their respective roles, and I am confident they will bring tremendous value to our City administration." 

Today is National #InternDay, we're proud to introduce some of our incredible interns within the City of Morgantown! Emily, an intern with the Communications Department, is a Pennsylvania native with a passion for multimedia. She recently graduated from WVU with a Bachelor’s degree in intermedia and photography. Emily assists the Communications Department with photography and videography. Concerts and portraits are her favorite things to capture. Emily likes to hike and spend time with her dogs Zoey and Sammie. Andrew, an intern who works with the Grant Writer, studies history and political science at WVU. He was born and raised in Morgantown, and he loves outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running. He also enjoys spending time with his yellow Labrador Retriever, Daisy, and playing saxophone in the WVU marching band. Andrew assists the Grant Writer with research, development of grants, identification of prospective grants, and more. Veronica, an intern and soon to be a full time employee, with the Geospatial Services Division, studies environmental geoscience at WVU with a minor in economics. She was born in Baltimore and raised in New Jersey, but Harpers Ferry is the place she truly considers home. She has two cats, Paya and Gigi, and a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog named Judeau. In her free time, Veronica loves collecting vintage gaming systems. She assists the Geospatial Services Division with special projects, such as asset development and more. The City of Morgantown hires interns for a variety of departments many of which come from West Virginia University, West Virginia Junior College and sometimes Fairmont State University.

Considering a change in careers? Check out the roles we are currently hiring for! Full time employees receive paid retirement, parental leave, paid time off, health/dental AND vision insurance, long & short term disability, and more! https://lnkd.in/eG-wPrPN The City of Morgantown is currently hiring for the following positions:

Check out our new street signs! The City of Morgantown is delighted to unveil a special tribute to Don Knotts on Fife Ave, named for Knott's iconic character, Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. The street sign commemorates the 100 years since the beloved actor's birth. Thank you to our Public Works department for braving the heat wave this week to get the signs hung before the week long celebration taking place at the Metropolitan Theatre. Make sure to check out their Facebook and see all of the events they have scheduled!

We are now accepting applications for a Payroll Manager position! The Payroll Manager works under the supervision of Human Resources Director and/or Finance Director and is responsible for payroll processing, pension processing, compliance, reporting and analyses. Perform duties in compliance with City Code, State and Federal Law, and departmental polices and directives. To submit your application, visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/ewzAYddD

Are you looking to start a new career with GREAT benefits? Full time employees receive paid retirement, parental leave, paid time off, health/dental AND vision insurance, long & short term disability, and more! https://lnkd.in/eG-wPrPN The City of Morgantown is currently hiring for the following positions:

Want to keep up to date on all of the Morgantown City Council and Boards & Commission meetings? Make sure to follow us on Youtube! Our Youtube channel is home to both live and recorded public meetings. https://lnkd.in/ep89wM9D

In addition to the other events going on at the MET as part of the centennial celebration of Don Knotts and the Metropolitan Theatre... Join us for a special event as we celebrate 100 years of entertainment on July 24th! 🎉✨ From dazzling performances to unforgettable moments, we're honoring a century of history and creativity. Don't miss out on this FREE milestone event! Save the date, RSVP and be part of our incredible journey. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/eP4Ce9WD