Legislative Aide

Provides professional and administrative assistance to a City Councilmember serving a designated City ward. Manages constituent services to include handling citizen requests addressing ward issues researching information and assisting with policy development. Coordinates delegated work plans performs policy and work flow analysis and implements Councilmember decisions. Manages public relations initiatives including working with individual constituents and groups regarding complex community issues. Organizes the Councilmembers initiatives coordinates efforts with other City staff and leads the work assignments of designated staff. For more information and essential functions see ourjob description.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience engaging communities building relationships and mobilizing stakeholders around shared goals. At least three years of experience in political campaigns community organizing advocacy public engagement or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
• Effectively communicates across race class and culture & other aspects of difference.
• Excellent written verbal and electronic communication skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences inside and outside of City Hall.
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments or projects on a variety of timelines attentive to details and responsive to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues stakeholders and members of the public.
• Must have interest in and commitment to community-based issues and problem-solving.

Requirements may be met by one of the following:

• Bachelors Degree in Public Administration Urban Studies Planning or a related field and two years of professional experience in public administration policy analysis or community development.
• Masters Degree in Public Administration Urban Studies Planning or a related field.
• A combination of six years of college level education and progressively responsible professional experience in public administration policy analysis or community development.

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required documentsvia the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume
   • A letter of interest
     • When submitting your letter of interest include Legislative Aide in the subject line and respond to both of the following prompts.
       • What interests you about serving in a City Council office Please describe how your background experiences and professional goals align with the work of this office and the communities it serves.

       • What experiences skills and personal qualities make you a strong candidate for this position Please describe the strengths you would bring to the role the values that guide your work and how those attributes would help you serve constituents support Council priorities and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

         
         

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Unclassified Posting:This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Final Selection Process:The selection process will include a review and evaluation of your qualifications. We will notify candidates who are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview. The selection process will include a review and evaluation of your qualifications.