Council Assistant

Baltimore City•Cocoa, FL

7d•$50,053 - $59,740•Onsite

About The Position

The Council Assistant provides a range of general assistance to the Council Member and other Office personnel. They will interact with other elected officials and their staff, representatives from City and other government agencies, outside organizations, and members of the public. Tasks will involve clerical, research, writing, and organizing tasks, for which both formal and informal training and learning will occur on-job. Timeliness, attention to detail, independence, and initiative are expected. Many responsibilities are shared and collaborative with Council Member and other staff members. Be ready and eager to learn a lot and work hard, but with satisfaction and enjoyment. This job is about not only making Baltimore a better place to live, but making Baltimore an example of what is possible for all if we undertake difficult change and embrace the challenges along the way.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Three (3) years of experience in public or business administration, community service work, program coordination, or a related field.
Written and oral communications
Use of Outlook, Mailchimp, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva or other similar programs
Data collection and analysis
Reading and comprehension of City and State code and legislation
Knowledge of government operations and structure
Knowledge of Baltimore geography, neighborhoods, politics, and history
Understanding of and interest in public policy and administration, especially YIMBY policies
Alinsky organizing

Responsibilities

Compile and send weekly newsletter with Mailchimp. Requires writing skills to summarize events and opportunities, and to work with Council Member on introductory message, often via dictation.
Responsible for management of constituent case records, general constituent service assistance, and follow-up on cases and agency inquiries that the Council Member has begun or assisted on. Requires clerical skills, methodical consistency, and a balance of politeness and assertiveness both in writing and over the phone.
Will assist in scheduling, organizing, and attending meetings as needed, and occasionally attend evening community meetings to represent the Office, taking notes, relaying information, and following up as necessary with various parties.
Will assist in community and citywide organizing and coalition-building efforts to support legislative and other political initiatives.
Will assist in research and data collection, compiling, analysis, and reporting.