LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COORDINATOR (LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT)

City of Long Beach (CA)•Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Councilmember Dr. Ricks-Oddie is recruiting a Legislative Affairs Coordinator (Legislative Assistant) to join our team for a six-month position. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, meaning that upon successful performance and the availability of a permanent position, it may lead to a full-time role at the end of the six months. The Councilmember is looking for someone who is teachable, self-driven, and cares about Long Beach and District 9. The position reports to the Chief of Staff and involves supporting office operations, communications, research, casework, and coordinating district events. The District 9 team emphasizes diligence, flexibility, and collaboration to foster a thriving Long Beach. Candidates should exhibit a team-focused mindset, strong work ethic, follow-through, and task management skills. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency is required.
Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.
Two to three years of experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse constituency for either a non-profit or government agency.
A valid California Driver License is required and reliable transportation to successfully fulfill the duties of the position.
Genuine desire to help the community.
Ability to listen, motivate and organize.
Prioritize multiple assignments and execute tasks in a timely manner
Respond promptly to both internal and external communications
Excellent verbal and written communication.
A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of equivalent experience in communications, political science, public policy or related field
Long Beach Resident
Minimum 1-year professional experience working in an office setting
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience with policy research, analysis and drafting briefs
bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog)

Responsibilities

Conducting research on legislative issues, policies, and proposals.
Monitoring legislative proceedings, committee meetings, and hearings.
Responding to constituent inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance.
Managing correspondence, emails, and phone calls from constituents and stakeholders.
Liaising with government agencies, advocacy groups, and community organizations.
Assisting in the preparation of materials for meetings, events, and public appearances.
Providing administrative support to legislative staff, such as scheduling meetings and maintaining records and reports.
Analyzing data and preparing reports on legislative trends and outcomes.
Collaborating with other staff members to coordinate legislative initiatives and priorities.
Keeping abreast of relevant news, developments, and issues affecting the legislative agenda.
Maintaining district calendar and meeting requests.
Attend community and stakeholder meetings on behalf of the District Office
Adhere to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements in handling sensitive information.
Other duties as assigned