Council Assistant

2 weeks ago

Peoria, Arizona, United States City of Peoria, Arizona Full time

Position Title: Council Assistant

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Tell me more…..

The City of Peoria's Leadership and Management Office has an excellent opportunity for a Council Assistant. This position will be responsible for providing high-level support to two City Councilmembers. This involves acting as a visible link between the elected officials and the public, representing the Council offices at public meetings and events, and managing the Councilmembers' correspondence and social media accounts. Other duties include managing Council district funds, project management, research, and reporting. This position may involve public policy interpretation, public speaking, and program development.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

  • A high level of tact, professionalism, and resourcefulness to solve problems and soothe constituent concerns;
  • Self-motivation and a passion for providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers;
  • Experience working with citizen groups, community leaders, and elected officials;
  • Municipal or government experience;
  • Experience interpreting and analyzing complex documents, data, and reports;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with staff, residents, business owners, City leaders, elected officials, other municipalities, non-profit agencies, and community partners;
  • The ability to work independently as well as with teams;
  • The ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines;
  • The ability to cultivate a broad range of partnerships and relationships in order to support the delivery of services to constituents in the supported Council districts;
  • A schedule that accommodates the needs of the Council Offices, including occasional evening and weekend events and public meetings.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone. 

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at  or

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Associate degree or equivalent.

Experience:

  • Minimum of three years related experience. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience in a municipal or government setting.
  • Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

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