Seasonal Legislative Assistant; City Council

Overview

The Seasonal Legislative Assistant will support Central Staff with the administrative and legislative support of the Boston City Council, the legislative body for the City of Boston.

• Providing staff support for committees, including scheduling & staffing hearings, filing & posting notices, and preparing minutes and committee reports.
• Preparing Council Chamber & Meeting rooms for all Council sessions and hearings.
• Working in a Legislative team environment to ensure adequate coverage and support services to all Committees.
• Maintaining accurate and complete hearing files and preparing the same for permanent archiving.
• Conducting research, supporting legislative drafting, and tracking information relative to issues before the city council, including legislation from other governmental bodies and agencies, interdepartmental information, media reports, and statistics.
• Drafting newsletter articles and updates on the work of the council.
• Supporting the maintenance of legislative databases and online resources.
• Supporting the administration and operations of the council, including switchboard operation, reception coverage, constituent triage, filing, and inventory maintenance.
• Assists and acts in a confidential capacity to City Councilors and the Staff Director.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow directions; attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude and ability to learn.
• Excitement and curiosity about public service.

Applicants must reside in Boston.

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:
Non-Union/$24 per hour
Hours per week: 35
Start dates in May/June for a 90‑day appointment