City Council Aide

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

3d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The City Council Aide supports the daily operations of the City Council office by helping manage schedules, email and phone correspondence, and routine administrative tasks. This role assists both policy and district staff by coordinating logistics, tracking requests, and helping ensure the office stays organized and responsive.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic office administration and organizational practices.
• Knowledge of customer service and constituent service principles.
• Knowledge of general office procedures, including scheduling, correspondence, filing, and recordkeeping.
• Skill in communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow established procedures and instructions while exercising appropriate judgment.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized records, files, and shared information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or a related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of four (4) years of professional related experience).
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a governmental or public affairs role, handling legislative processes and community engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of experience in a governmental or public affairs role, handling legislative processes and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and day-to-day operations
• Support internal coordination to ensure tasks and deadlines are met
• Respond to constituent inquiries and provide basic assistance
• Assist in routing requests to appropriate staff and track follow-ups
• Help identify and report quality-of-life concerns
• Support staff at meetings and events, as needed
• Assist with materials, setup, and general logistics
• Help coordinate basic follow-up and organization after events
• Track open requests and ensure timely completion across the office
• Help prepare basic background information or documents for staff
• Keep shared files, notes, and records organized and up to date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level