City Council Executive Assistant & Policy Researcher

City of Glendale, AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale, AZ is seeking an experiencedExecutive Assistant to support the Mayor and City Council with professional and administrative duties, including research, data analysis, newsletters, reports, and neighborhood communications. This role also involves program management and coordinating city affairs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the seven-member Council, manage inquiries, prepare materials for meetings, and help develop communications and outreach.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city government operations and its functions
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to identify and access resources for problem resolution
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple details
• Discretion and judgment in handling confidential and politically sensitive issues

Responsibilities

• Investigates and answers sensitive phone calls, citizen inquiries, and complaints; provides information, resolves problems or refers calls to the appropriate person for action.
• Analyzes, interprets and prepares oral and written reports on research findings.
• Assists the City Council Members, provides general support and assistance on administrative matters.
• Develops strategies with Council members on activities and issues; keeps Council advised of organizational and community issues.
• Composes correspondence, newsletters and neighborhood communications on behalf of City Council members as required.
• Serves as the Council representative to citizens including tracking issues and cases in the Request for Service System and reports trends to City Council members and the City Manager's Office.
• Performs research on assigned problems or issues, analyzes findings and develops reports and recommendations.
• Assists with planning, coordinating, and monitoring special programs or projects initiated by Council members.
• Plans, manages and attends Council district neighborhood meetings and other official events with Council members.
• Researches and writes speeches, speaking points and oversees preparations and distribution of all written materials including correspondence, newsletters.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Public Relations or a related field

Job description

The City of Glendale, AZ is seeking an experiencedExecutive Assistant to support the Mayor and City Council with professional and administrative duties, including research, data analysis, newsletters, reports, and neighborhood communications. This role also involves program management and coordinating city affairs.

The successful candidate will work closely with the seven-member Council, manage inquiries, prepare materials for meetings, and help develop communications and outreach.