Temporary City Council Executive Assistant (District 7)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

10d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary position serves as the primary point of contact for the District 7 Council Office and acts as a liaison within the organization and with external agencies and constituents. The role assists a City Council Member, serves as an assigned liaison with city organizations and agencies, chairs or facilitates citywide boards or committees, and negotiates and resolves sensitive issues. The position is anticipated to conclude on January 30, 2027. The Executive Assistant prepares and reviews correspondence, speeches, and informational materials; handles public relations and develops communications and marketing strategies; manages community outreach and communications; and attends meetings, providing staff assistance and attending to Council’s needs and requests. The role has no supervisory or leadership responsibilities. The position is based at Austin City Hall. The stated salary is $32.45–$38.00 per hour, while the annual hiring range is listed as $22.15–$61.08. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in Business Administration or Public Administration, and experience in communications or public information; experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four years.
Knowledge of public information, marketing, public relations, and media relations programs.
Knowledge of municipal government functions and organization, including relationships between departments, divisions, and agencies.
Knowledge of customer-service principles, federal, state, and local laws, and city practices, policies, and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize; use computers and related software; analyze data and solve problems; and plan and organize.
Ability to interpret policies and guidelines, write articles for publication, and work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to lead and train others and establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
Ability to provide excellent constituent service and work effectively with elected officials, department leaders, consultants, community partners, and other staff.
Creative and critical thinking, strong communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and develop proactive solutions.
Self-starter with eagerness to learn and a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining calendars and coordinating staff events and meetings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review written correspondence, speeches, and other informational material.
Handle public relations and develop communications and marketing strategies.
Manage community outreach, newsletters, emails, updates, public meetings, and public forums.
Attend meetings, provide staff assistance during meetings, and attend to Council’s needs and requests.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the District 7 Council Office and as a liaison within the organization and with external agencies and constituents.
Assist a City Council Member and serve as an assigned liaison with other city organizations and agencies.
Chair or facilitate citywide boards or committees.
Negotiate and resolve sensitive issues.