CLOSED) Job Opening for Assembly member Gipson’s Office: Field Representative

January 25, 2021

Assemblymember Mike Gipson is seeking a Field Representative for hisdistrict office. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience and community ties in the Watts neighborhood and in and around the 64thAssembly District. Candidates should be self-starters who can work effectively in a team. Under the supervision of the District Director, the Field Representative serves as a liaison between the Assemblymember and hisconstituents, district organizations, local governments, and state agencies.

Key responsibilities include responding to constituent inquiries, representing the Assemblymember at community meetings, maintaining an awareness of district affairs and issues, developing relationships with key stakeholders,and coordinating community events. Additional responsibilities include event planning, constituent casework, staffing or representing the Assemblymember at events, and conducting research on policy issues relevant to the district. Knowledge of the district and its issues is preferred.

Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines simultaneously. Avalid driver’s license and access to an automobile are also required. Someextended hours and weekends will be required, as legislative functionsdictate. Read attached below for more details.