Legislative Affairs Coordinator; Legislative Assistant

DESCRIPTION

Council member Dr. Ricks‑Oddie is recruiting a Legislative Affairs Coordinator (Legislative Assistant) 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. The Council member is looking for someone who is teachable, self‑driven, and cares about Long Beach and District 9.

The position reports to the Chief of Staff and involves supporting office operations, communications, research, casework, and coordinating district events.

• Conducting research on legislative issues, policies, and proposals.
• Monitoring legislative proceedings, committee meetings, and hearings.
• Responding to constituent inquiries, concerns, and requests for assistance.
• Managing correspondence, emails, and phone calls from constituents and stakeholders.
• Liaising with government agencies, advocacy groups, and community organizations.
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for meetings, events, and public appearances.
• Providing administrative support to legislative staff, such as scheduling meetings and maintaining records and reports.
• Analyzing data and preparing reports on legislative trends and outcomes.
• Collaborating with other staff members to coordinate legislative initiatives and priorities.
• Keeping abreast of relevant news, developments, and issues affecting the legislative agenda.
• Maintaining district calendar and meeting requests.
• Attending community and stakeholder meetings on behalf of the District Office.
• Adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements in handling sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Genuine desire to help the community.
• Ability to listen, motivate and organize.
• Prioritizing multiple assignments and executing tasks in a timely manner.
• Prompt response to both internal and external communications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• 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 4 years of equivalent experience in communications, political science, public policy or related field.
• Long Beach Resident.
• Minimum 1‑year professional experience working in an office setting.
• Minimum of 1‑2 years’ experience with policy research, analysis and drafting briefs.

This position will remain open until filled. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes an online application, a cover letter, and a résumé in PDF format. Incomplete application packets that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

This position is an exempt, at‑will position. The incumbent will not accrue any civil service tenure or contractual employment rights in such position. The Legislative Assistant is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Council Office.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

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