Legislative Aide

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional and administrative assistance to a City Councilmember serving a designated City ward. Manages constituent services to include handling citizen requests, addressing ward issues, researching information, and assisting with policy development. Coordinates delegated work plans, performs policy and work flow analysis, and implements Councilmember decisions. Manages public relations initiatives including working with individual constituents and groups regarding complex community issues. Organizes the Councilmember's initiatives, coordinates efforts with other City staff, and leads the work assignments of designated staff. The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following: Effectively communicates across race, class, and culture & other aspects of difference. Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences inside and outside of City Hall. Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments or projects on a variety of timelines, attentive to details, and responsive to deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public. Must have interest in and commitment to community-based issues and problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, or a related field and two years of professional experience in public administration, policy analysis, or community development.
Master's Degree in Public Administration, Urban Studies, Planning, or a related field.
A combination of six years of college level education and progressively responsible, professional experience in public administration, policy analysis, or community development.
Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences inside and outside of City Hall.
Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments or projects on a variety of timelines, attentive to details, and responsive to deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public.
Interest in and commitment to community-based issues and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Effectively communicates across race, class, and culture & other aspects of difference.

Responsibilities

Manages constituent services to include handling citizen requests, addressing ward issues, researching information, and assisting with policy development.
Coordinates delegated work plans, performs policy and work flow analysis, and implements Councilmember decisions.
Manages public relations initiatives including working with individual constituents and groups regarding complex community issues.
Organizes the Councilmember's initiatives, coordinates efforts with other City staff, and leads the work assignments of designated staff.