Executive Assistant - Mayor's Office

Job Description

Under general administrative direction, incumbent performs advanced secretarial and administrative support for a department head, the Mayor, Chief of Staff or other executive in the Mayor’s office. Assignment of duties includes work of a confidential or complex nature, exposure to sensitive information and contacts requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy. Coordinates executive’s calendar, schedules appointments and makes travel arrangements, as needed.

Receives and reviews incoming correspondence; refers routine matters to appropriate parties for action and follow up to ensure proper disposition. Communicates with elected officials, executives, administrative and line management, as needed, to convey information. Maintains sensitive files and records. Exercises discretion and independent judgment while handling administrative tasks on the executive’s behalf.

Executive Assistant - Mayor's Office

Under general administrative direction, incumbent performs advanced secretarial and administrative support for a department head, the Mayor, Chief of Staff or other executive in the Mayor’s office. Assignment of duties includes work of a confidential or complex nature, exposure to sensitive information and contacts requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy. Coordinates executive’s calendar, schedules appointments and makes travel arrangements, as needed.

Receives and reviews incoming correspondence; refers routine matters to appropriate parties for action and follow up to ensure proper disposition. Communicates with elected officials, executives, administrative and line management, as needed, to convey information. Maintains sensitive files and records. Exercises discretion and independent judgment while handling administrative tasks on the executive’s behalf.

This is an appointed, at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.

An initial review of resumes will be conducted on August 10th, 2026.

$74,800 - $91,400 estimated annually based on experience and qualifications.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

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• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Acting in a confidential capacity, reviews and summarizes all correspondence, reports, legal and legislative dealings requiring executive action. Processes or obtains supplemental information necessary for the executive to act or refer to the division-level managers. Prepares all correspondence and file documents related to budgetary, administrative, legal, and legislative actions for access and historical tracking. Prepares council agenda cover sheets, summary reports and appropriate attachments for distribution and timely council action.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of various reports. Researches topics or issues and gathers specialized information.
• Composes correspondence, memos, reports, forms and other materials from rough draft, final working draft, notes, dictation notes or digital recording. Creates meeting agendas, takes and prepares minutes and other meeting materials. Where appropriate, responds in writing on behalf of the executive.
• Makes travel arrangements, sets meetings and schedules conference rooms and attendees. Maintains the executive’s master calendar and prepares daily schedule of events. Maintains filing system of daily informational materials, including sensitive or confidential information, for meetings, department actions, revolving issues/items that require follow up or rescheduling.
• Uses considerable public relations skills in handling…