NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
City of Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.99/hr - $26.35/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Legislative Aide to support the office operations and communications for Councilmember Dr. Ricks-Oddie. The role involves assisting with casework, coordinating community events, and providing legislative support functions.
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Responsibilities
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 Councilmember
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 Councilmember 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
Qualification
Required
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 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
A core requirement for this role is a 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
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
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 either a non-profit or government agency
Benefits
Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security.
Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans.
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.
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;
Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation.
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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