Scheduler and Administrative Aide (Legislative Sr. Aide I), Grade N18

Montgomery County • 100 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles seeks a highly organized, responsive, and discreet professional to serve as Scheduler and Administrative Aide (Legislative Sr. Aide I). This position manages the Councilmember's calendar and engagement logistics, serves as a primary point of contact for scheduling requests, helps ensure the Councilmember is fully prepared for each commitment, and supports responsive service to residents and community partners across Montgomery County. The successful candidate will understand that every calendar decision affects the Councilmember's ability to lead, legislate, serve constituents, and remain present throughout a County of more than one million residents. The role requires careful prioritization, timely communication, excellent follow-through, and the confidence to make sound recommendations while keeping the Councilmember and Chief of Staff informed. The anticipated hiring range for this position (LSA I, Grade N18) will be $64,104 to $83,460, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in legislative research, communications or administrative professional level experience in a subject area relevant to local government administration.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting an elected official, executive, or senior leader.
• Experience managing a high-volume calendar and competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, travel, and briefing materials.
• Experience with constituent service, government operations, or community engagement.
• Familiarity with Montgomery County and its diverse communities.
• Resume and a cover letter describing the applicant's experience managing complex schedules, supporting senior leaders, serving the public, and handling competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and strategically coordinate the Councilmember’s calendar, including meetings, community events, speaking engagements, briefings, travel, and preparation time.
• Evaluate and prioritize scheduling requests based on office priorities, constituent impact, logistics, and the Councilmember’s availability.
• Coordinate meeting and event logistics, including invitations, RSVPs, briefing materials, speaking roles, transportation, and follow-up.
• Prepare daily schedules and maintain a forward-looking calendar to identify conflicts, deadlines, preparation needs, and upcoming decisions.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for constituents, community organizations, government partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support constituent casework by documenting requests, coordinating with County agencies and office staff, and tracking matters through resolution.
• Maintain accurate calendars, scheduling records, contact lists, trackers, and other administrative systems.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including occasional evening and weekend community events and special projects.
• Work closely with the Chief of Staff and office team to ensure strong communication, timely follow-through, and effective office operations.

Benefits

• Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.
• The County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law.
• MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level