Legislative Aide

DESCRIPTION

Council member Dr. Ricks-Oddie is recruiting a Legislative Aide to join our team for a six‑month position. This is a temp‑to‑perm opportunity, meaning that upon successful performance and the availability of a permanent position, it may lead to a full‑time role at the end of the six months. Council member Dr. Ricks‑Oddie’s office is looking for a teachable, self‑driven individual who cares about the City of Long Beach and District
9. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the role of Community Affairs Coordinator is to support office operations and communications, assist with casework, and help with district events.

The District 9 staff work diligently, are flexible, and enjoy working together to make a stronger, safer Long Beach for all. This fast‑paced role requires attention to detail and responsiveness. Successful candidates will demonstrate a team‑focused mindset, strong work ethic, and the ability to manage complex tasks. The position requires willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Support overall office operations by assisting with scheduling, calendars, meeting requests, correspondence, and general administrative tasks.
• Assist staff with preparation of materials for meetings, events, briefings, and public appearances.
• Lead and support marketing and communications efforts for the office, including drafting and coordinating newsletters, social media content, press releases, announcements, and talking points, in collaboration with the team and Council member.
• Help coordinate and support community events, meetings, and district initiatives, including logistics, promotion, and follow‑up.
• Serve as an additional point of contact for constituents and community partners, assisting with inquiries, referrals, and casework follow‑up in coordination with existing staff.
• Represent the District Office at meetings and events as assigned to support ongoing staff and Council member engagements.
• Assist with legislative and policy support functions, including research, tracking City Council and committee activity, and preparing summaries or reports as requested.
• Support records management by maintaining organized files, shared drive folders, reference materials, and internal documentation to promote continuity and efficiency.
• Assist with compliance, ethics, and financial documentation as required, in coordination with appropriate staff.
• Support and assist with coordination of volunteers, interns, and fellows assigned.
• Monitor media coverage and relevant developments affecting district priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the team and office priorities.

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Minimum one year experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse constituency for a non‑profit or government agency.
• A valid California Driver License is required and reliable transportation to fulfill the duties of the position.

• Genuine desire to help the community.
• Ability to listen, motivate and organize.
• Prioritize multiple assignments and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to both internal and external communications.
• High level of personal accountability and the ability to maintain professional decorum under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to mutual respect as a foundation for team success.
• A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or four years of equivalent experience in communications, political science, public policy or a related field.
• Long Beach resident.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Strong experience in event planning, nonprofit work, case management, or constituent services.
• Minimum one year experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse constituency for a non‑profit or government agency.

Council member Dr. Ricks‑Oddie was elected to the Long Beach City Council in November 2022. She is a statistician by profession and an epidemiologist by trade. For over a decade, she has lived with her husband and two children in the Dforest Park Neighborhood in North Long Beach, practicing civic leadership on various local boards and commissions. She focuses on quality‑of‑life priorities that protect residents, strengthen neighborhoods, and help the community thrive.