Legislative & Constituent Services Aide

Overview

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL - District 2
Legislative & Constituent Services Aide
Starting Pay: $53,695.00 ANNUALLY

Mission Statement:
To ensure Baltimore City government offers a best-in-class resident experience that centers equity when engaging with residents and communities, allocating budget dollars, conducting oversight of city agencies, and enacting legislation.

Our Vision:
We will innovate, advocate, and deliver results across City government and neighborhoods so that residents, business owners, and visitors champion Baltimore as the best place to visit, live, work, and play.

• Results:
  Constantly striving toward “best-in-class” city services.
• Innovation:
  We don’t settle for the status quo; transformational results require creative problem-solving.
• Community Centered:
  Our people make Baltimore great, and those residents inform every decision.
• Joy:
  Baltimore has so much to celebrate, and we proudly share its stories with each other and the world.

The Office of Baltimore City Councilwoman Danielle McCray (D-District
2) seeks a dynamic and experienced professional for its Legislative & Constituent Services Aide position. The aide reports to the Chief of Staff and will collaborate with the team to advance the overall legislative, communication, and constituent services strategies.

• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a hybrid office format.
• Must be flexible and available for evening and weekend engagements.

• Assist in drafting and editing legislative briefs and producing policy research.
• Assist in drafting and editing communication materials.
• Assist in routine constituent services tasks.
• Attend various City Council, legislative, and community-at-large engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Up-to-date resume and cover letter.
• 2-3 relevant writing samples.

• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience.

• Proficient in conflict management and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills coinciding with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in using social media as a tool for content creation and driving user engagement.
• Proficient in research and issue investigations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups to promote and explain District 2 Office priorities, projects, and updates.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently on a myriad of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work productively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identity cohorts, and lived experiences.
• Effective active listener with the ability to openly communicate in various spaces to ensure transparency and understanding and to build consensus.

• Background Check:
  Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or a Fingerprint screening must be successfully completed.
• Probation:
  All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
• Financial Disclosure:
  This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
  
  Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
• BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER