Legislative Assistant: Community Outreach & Policy Support

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 106,488 - 114,840; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle is seeking a Legislative Assistant for the Office of Councilmember Dionne Foster to manage constituent relations, scheduling, and public-facing duties. This role supports the Councilmember’s legislative and community priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The position reports to the Councilmember, involves coordinating meetings, responding to inquiries, tracking issues, and drafting briefing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of information and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and scheduling support to the Councilmember, manage calendar, coordinate meetings with stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries from residents via phone, email, and letters; attend hybrid/in-person meetings and events.
• Assess and prioritize a high volume of constituent inquiries; track inquiries from intake through resolution; ensure timely follow‑through.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Public engagement

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, business, public administration, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of Seattle is seeking a Legislative Assistant for the Office of Councilmember Dionne Foster to manage constituent relations, scheduling, and public-facing duties. This role supports the Councilmember’s legislative and community priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The position reports to the Councilmember, involves coordinating meetings, responding to inquiries, tracking issues, and drafting briefing materials.