Policy & Communications Assistant

City of San Jose; San Jose (CA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of San José seeks a part‑time Council Assistant for District 4 to support policy analysis, communications, event planning, and community outreach. The role requires strong writing, excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while coordinating with staff and neighborhood groups.

Responsibilities include producing a weekly newsletter, social media posts, talking points and speeches, representing the Councilmember at events, and

Qualifikationen

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with policy research and constituent communications is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Weekly Newsletter: Produce and distribute a weekly newsletter highlighting the Councilmember's activities, priorities, and district updates.
• Social Media Management: Draft, schedule, and publish engaging social media content across official platforms.
• Talking Points & Speeches: Prepare talking points, speeches, articles, and briefing materials for public appearances and events.
• Event Attendance & Representation: Accompany or represent the Councilmember at community events, neighborhood meetings, and official functions.
• Photography & Video: Capture photos and videos for newsletters, social media, and other communications.
• Content Development: Draft press releases, public statements, correspondence, memoranda, and constituent updates reflecting the Councilmember's priorities.
• Community Outreach: Promote district initiatives, coordinate community events, and respond to constituent inquiries.
• Website Management: Maintain and update the Councilmember's website with news, events, and resources.
• Communications Planning: Maintain a communications calendar to ensure timely, consistent messaging and public engagement.
• Policy Research & Media Monitoring: Research City Council issues, analyze policy materials, and monitor local news to support communications.
• Team Coordination: Work with office staff, stakeholders, interns, and volunteers to advance the Councilmember's communications priorities.

Kenntnisse

Strong writing

Editing

Public speaking

Communication

Social media management

Content development

Event planning

Research

Ausbildung

BA/BS in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, or related field

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

The City of San José seeks a part‑time Council Assistant for District 4 to support policy analysis, communications, event planning, and community outreach. The role requires strong writing, excellent organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while coordinating with staff and neighborhood groups.

Responsibilities include producing a weekly newsletter, social media posts, talking points and speeches, representing the Councilmember at events, and