Mayor's Aide

City of Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Montgomery, AL seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to the Mayor's Office to coordinate logistics and support Mayor and staff. You will manage lodging, transportation, meal accommodations, and provide personal briefings and logistic guidance, while developing strategic plans and ensuring confidentiality.

Responsibilities include conducting research on municipal issues, preparing briefings and presentations, and facilitating interactions with stakeholders and the media to support effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of progressive experience supporting senior executives, public figures, or government officials.
• Proficiency in logistics coordination, confidentiality management, research, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lodging, transportation, and meal accommodations for the Mayor and staff.
• Provide personal briefings and logistical guidance to the Mayor and staff.
• Develop strategic plans and maintain confidentiality in decision-making.
• Conduct research on municipal issues and prepare briefings and presentations.
• Facilitate interactions with stakeholders and the media.
• Support Mayor's Executive Staff and report to the Mayor's Office.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Confidentiality management

Strategic planning

Research

Briefings & presentations

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

The fundamental reason this position exists is to serve as a key member of the Mayor's team, coordinating logistics to ensure seamless operations for the Mayor's office. The work responsibilities include coordinating lodging, transportation, and meal accommodations while providing personal briefings and logistical guidance to the Mayor and staff, developing strategic plans, maintaining confidentiality, and exercising sound judgment in decision-making are integral aspects of the role. Conducting comprehensive research on municipal issues, preparing briefings and presentations, and facilitating interactions with stakeholders and the media further contribute to the effective governance and support of the Mayor and the Mayor's Executive Staff in their responsibilities. This classification reports directly to the City of Montgomery Mayor.

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, or related field plus three (3) years of progressive experience supporting senior executives, public figures, or government officials demonstrating proficiency in logistics coordination, confidentiality management, research, and strategic planning.

Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, attention to detail, and a willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to support the Mayor's office operations.