Executive Management Assistant

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chandler Mayor and Council’s Office is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Executive Management Assistant. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is not a remote or hybrid position. Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler. Why work for Chandler? Open and collaborative environment Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive Professional development opportunities Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available) Who we are The Mayor & Council Office serves as the administrative and operational support team for Chandler’s elected officials, providing professional assistance to the Mayor and City Council in carrying out their responsibilities to the community. The office coordinates a wide range of activities, including constituent services, community engagement, intergovernmental relations, policy implementation, scheduling, communications, and special projects. Working closely with City departments, external stakeholders, and community partners, the Mayor & Council Office helps facilitate communication, advance Council priorities, and support effective local governance. Who we are looking for Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone to provide executive-level administrative support to City Council. Duties include drafting complex correspondence and reports, resolving constituent concerns, managing executive calendars and travel, and maintaining strict confidentiality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and sound judgment when navigating politically sensitive environments and interactions. To view the complete job description, please click here .

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field
3 years of progressively responsible and related experience in researching and analyzing data, responding to resident/customer requests and/or program management
A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Nice To Haves

Experience working with elected officials, senior leadership, and the public
Experience managing calendars, travel coordination, and multiple competing deadlines
Experience drafting formal correspondence and reports
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Drafting complex correspondence and reports
Resolving constituent concerns
Managing executive calendars and travel
Maintaining strict confidentiality
Providing executive-level administrative support to City Council
Demonstrating professionalism and sound judgment when navigating politically sensitive environments and interactions

Benefits

Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership