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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COORDINATOR (LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT)

City of Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$23/hr - $30/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Legislative Affairs Coordinator (Legislative Assistant) to support the office operations of Councilmember Dr. Ricks-Oddie in Long Beach. The role involves conducting research, managing communications, and coordinating district events to enhance community engagement.

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Responsibilities

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

Attend community and stakeholder meetings on behalf of the District Office

Adhere to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements in handling sensitive information

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Policy researchLegislative analysisCommunication skillsData analysisConstituent relationsTask managementTeam collaborationFlexibilityWork ethic

Required

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

Prioritize multiple assignments and execute tasks in a timely manner

Respond promptly 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for 'Classic' members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below; Department Head $650.00, Deputy Director/Manager $550.00, Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA: $450.00, Executive Support Staff: $300.00.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).