Chief of Staff

Office of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

13 paid holidays

Health/Dental/Vision plans

Family leave

Job summary

The Office of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez in Los Angeles seeks a Chief of Staff to lead office management, policy strategy, communications, and external partnerships. The role oversees a team of about 30 staff and the Council Office’s budget and operations.

The ideal candidate will bring diplomacy, political strategy, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to social justice and CD1 constituents. Spanish proficiency is appreciated.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Resourceful, innovative, and efficient in operations.
• Diplomacy and political strategy for complex policy issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to social justice and Councilmember Hernandez’s values.
• Strong diligence, ethics, and adaptability across teams.
• Compassionate and engaged with CD1 constituents.
• Proficiency in Spanish is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal strategic advisor on legislative, policy, district, personnel, operational matters.
• Supervise ~30 staff and establish clear roles, goals, and accountability.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and discipline.
• Provide professional development and training opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with other offices and City departments to gain buy-in for policy proposals.
• Develop relationships with Chiefs of Staff and stakeholders.
• Guide long-term legislative and policy agenda.
• Manage administrative budget and discretionary funds for community projects.
• Navigate complex internal, political, or operational challenges.
• Foster a workplace culture of respect, collaboration, excellence, and inclusivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR & personnel management

Leading teams

Project management

Resourceful & innovative

Diplomacy & political strategy

Excellent communication

Social justice commitment

Diligence & ethics

Collaborative mindset

Spanish proficiency (appreciated)

Job description

Office of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, Los Angeles City Council, 1st District:

Chief of Staff

The Office of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff will serve as the top strategic advisor on office management, personnel, legislative and policy strategy, communications, and external partnerships.

The Chief of Staff will oversee a team of approximately 30 staff members and will be responsible for ensuring the office operates efficiently and in alignment with the Councilmember’s priorities and values. The Chief of Staff will also oversee the Council Office’s administrative operations and budget, personnel management, and organizational development.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Councilmember’s principal strategic advisor on legislative, policy, district, personnel, operational, and other matters;
• Supervise a team of approximately 30 staff members and establish clear roles, goals, expectations, and systems for accountability;
• Oversee personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary actions, consistent with applicable City policies;
• Regularly implement professional development and training opportunities on a range of topics to encourage staff growth and upskilling;
• Maintain relationships with other elected offices, City departments, and government entities to ensure collaboration and buy-in for Councilmember Hernandez’s policy proposals;
• Develop and maintain working relationships with other Chiefs of Staff, senior City officials, community leaders, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders;
• Guide the development and execution of the Councilmember’s long-term legislative and policy agenda;
• Manage the Council Office’s administrative budget and oversee use of discretionary and other funds allocated for community projects;
• Navigate and resolve complex internal, political, legislative, operational, or community challenges and crises;
• Foster a workplace culture grounded in respect, collaboration, excellence, and inclusivity;
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the following:

• Human resources, personnel management, and leading high-performing teams.
• Managing multiple complex projects and priorities concurrently.
• Demonstrated track record of being resourceful, innovative, and efficient.
• Diplomacy and political strategy to navigate complex or contentious policy issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and enthusiasm for Councilmember Hernandez’s policies, priorities, and values.
• Strong diligence, high ethical standards, focus, flexibility, a capacity for hard work, and a willingness to collaborate across teams.
• Compassion and enthusiasm for addressing the concerns and needs of CD1 constituents.
• Proficiency in Spanish is appreciated.

Salary and Benefits

The position is full-time and exempt from Civil Service to be paid a salary ranging between $150,000 - $180,000. Compensation will be based on experience and commensurate with experience, and includes a high-quality benefits package; 13 paid holidays per year; flexible plans for multi-option health, dental, and vision coverage; and family and domestic partner leave.

The City of Los Angeles values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage any and all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, sex, gender identity, or any other protected trait or characteristic.

This is an exempt, at‑will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding or cause, by the hiring authority.

The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of a disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.