Policy Director; Council Administrative Assistant; Exe Lev

POLICY DIRECTOR (COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (EXE LEV))

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JOB CLASSIFICATION: POLICY DIRECTOR (COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT)

DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL, AT LARGE 4 OFFICE

REPORTING

LOCATION:

900 BAGBY

WORKDAYS &

HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY. Occasional weekend and evening meetings as scheduled

Alejandra Salinas is a fourth‑generation Texan and a nationally recognized attorney elected in December 2025 as a Houston City Council At‑Large Member, representing the entire city. She is the first openly LGBTQ+ Latina ever elected to the Houston City Council and the first Latina elected citywide in nearly 30 years. For nearly a decade, Alejandra has stood up for individuals and businesses in the courtroom.

As a partner at Susman Godfrey, one of the nation’s top litigation firms, she has helped protect Harris County elections, challenged discriminatory school policies, and secured significant monetary recoveries. On Council, Alejandra will prioritize safer neighborhoods, affordable and reliable city services, and resilient infrastructure to ensure that all Houstonians—no matter what part of town they live in—can pursue their own version of the American Dream.

The Policy Director is a senior member of Council Member Alejandra Salinas’s staff and serves as the principal policy advisor by developing and implementing the Council Member’s policy agenda. This position leads the development of legislative and policy proposals, and ensures the office’s initiatives are informed by research, data, and community engagement. Working closely with the Chief of Staff, the Policy Director provides strategic guidance on City Council business, including agenda items, committee matters, and legislative priorities, and coordinates with communications and constituent engagement staff to ensure policy objectives are clearly communicated to the public.

The ideal candidate is an experienced policy professional with strong analytical and writing skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to navigate complex political and policy environments.

• Lead the development and implementation of the Council Member’s policy agenda, ensuring alignment with legislative priorities and constituent needs.
• Advise the Council Member and Chief of Staff on policy, legislative, and budget decisions, including potential risks, benefits, and political considerations.
• Establish and prioritize policy initiatives, identifying opportunities to advance equity, justice, and community impact.

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to inform policy proposals, legislative decisions, and strategic initiatives.
• Review Council agendas, briefing materials, and proposed legislation, and provide guidance on potential amendments, voting decisions, and legislative strategies, producing concise policy memos, talking points, and recommendations.
• Monitor local, state, and national legislative developments and assess their potential impact on Council priorities.
• Draft high‑quality policy briefs, memos, reports, and other materials that clearly communicate complex issues to internal staff, stakeholders, and the public.
• Coordinate with city departments, legal staff, and external stakeholders to ensure Council decisions are well‑informed and strategically aligned.

• Represent the Council Member in policy discussions with city departments, community organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with communications and constituent engagement staff to ensure policy initiatives are clearly conveyed to the public.
• Lead or support strategic advocacy efforts to advance the Council Member’s policy priorities.
• Engage diverse stakeholders in policy development.
• Represent or staff the Council Member at community meetings, events, and stakeholder convenings as needed.

This position requires availability during regular business hours and periodic evenings and weekends to support community meetings and special…