Council Support & Policy Research Specialist

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

Job summary

The City of Glendale AZ is seeking a professional to provide executive-level support to the City Council, including research, data analysis, and creating newsletters and reports. This full-time position involves coordinating communications, preparing briefing materials, and assisting with community outreach.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, project coordination, and the ability to work with multiple departments to support governance and public information efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in executive-level customer service, constituent services, event planning, research, briefing materials, communications for elected officials or senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional and administrative support for City Council members, including research, data analysis, and preparation of newsletters and reports.
• Develops strategies with Council members on activities and issues, keeping Council advised of organizational and community issues.
• Plans and attends Council district neighborhood meetings and other official events with Council members.
• Manages and coordinates communications, correspondence, newsletters, and speeches for Council members.

Skills

Executive support

Constituent services

Event planning

Research

Briefing materials

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Political Science/Communications/Public Relations or related field

Job description

The City of Glendale AZ is seeking a professional to provide executive-level support to the City Council, including research, data analysis, and creating newsletters and reports. This full-time position involves coordinating communications, preparing briefing materials, and assisting with community outreach.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, project coordination, and the ability to work with multiple departments to support governance and public information efforts.