Temporary City Council Executive Assistant; District

This temporary position serves as the primary point of contact for the District 7 Council Office, serving as a liaison within the organization and with external agencies and constituents. It is anticipated that this position will conclude on 01/30/2027.

Purpose:

An intermediate level role that assists a City Council Member and serves as an assigned liaison with other city organizations and agencies, chairs or facilitates citywide Boards or committees; and negotiates and resolves sensitive issues.

• Prepares and reviews written correspondence, speeches, and other informational material.
• Handles public relations and develops communications and marketing strategies.
• Manages community outreach, newsletters, emails, updates, public meetings, or public forums.
• Attends meetings and provides staff assistance during meetings and attends to needs and requests of Council.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of public information, marketing, public relations, media relations programs.
• Knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government, to include the relationships between departments, divisions and agencies.
• Knowledge of the principles associated with the role of meeting the necessary standards of customer service.
• Knowledge Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple projects and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to interpret policies and guidelines.
• Ability to write articles for publication.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in Business Administration or Public Administration and experience in communications or public information.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

• Experience maintaining calendars, and coordinating staff events & meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, & Outlook.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

The annual hiring range for this position is $22.15-$61.08.

This is a temporary fulltime position, and it is anticipated that this position will conclude on 01/30/2027.

• Ability to provide excellent constituent service and work effectively with high-level elected officials, leaders of city department, consultants, community partners and other staff.
• Creative and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines, handle multiple projects, and generate proactive solutions.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter and eager to learn.
• Strong commitment to collaboration and team work.

Austin City Hall

$32.45 - $38.00/hour

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