Legislative Aide

Council member Dr. Ricks‑Oddie is recruiting a Legislative Aide to join our team for a six‑month position. This is a temp‑to‑perm opportunity, meaning that upon successful performance and the availability of a permanent position, it may lead to a full‑time role at the end of the six months. Council member Dr. Ricks‑Oddie’s is recruiting a Legislative Aide who is teachable, self‑driven, and cares about the City of Long Beach and District
9. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the role of Community Affairs Coordinator is to support office operations and communications, assist with casework and help with district events.

The District 9 staff work diligently, are flexible and enjoy working together to make a stronger, safer Long Beach for all. This is a fast‑paced role that requires attention to detail and responsiveness. Successful candidates will demonstrate a team‑focused mindset, strong work ethic, and ability to manage complex tasks. This role requires a willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Council member Dr. Ricks‑Oddie was elected to the Long Beach City Council in November 2022. She is a statistician by profession and an epidemiologist by trade. For over a decade she has lived with her husband Keith and their two children in the DeForest Park Neighborhood in North Long Beach. She has practiced civic leadership in Long Beach, serving on the DeForest Park Neighborhood Association Board, North Long Beach Neighborhood Alliance, Uptown Property and Business Improvement District, Citizens Police Complaint Commission, and the Long Beach Planning Commission as chair.

Council member Dr. Ricks‑Oddie is focused on quality‑of‑life priorities that protect our residents, strengthen our neighborhoods, and help our community thrive. Prior to serving as council member, she helped lead the city’s Health Equity outreach and focus groups associated with Framework for Racial Reconciliation that is currently administered through the Long Beach Office of Equity.

• Support overall office operations by assisting with scheduling, calendars, meeting requests, correspondence, and general administrative tasks.
• Assist staff with preparation of materials for meetings, events, briefings, and public appearances.
• Lead and support marketing and communications efforts for the office, including drafting and coordinating newsletters, social media content, press releases, announcements, and talking points, in collaboration with the team and Council member.
• Help coordinate and support community events, meetings, and district initiatives, including logistics, promotion, and follow‑up.
• Serve as an additional point of contact for constituents and community partners, assisting with inquiries, referrals, and casework follow‑up in coordination with existing staff.
• Represent the District Office at meetings and events as assigned to support ongoing staff and Council member engagements.
• Assist with legislative and policy support functions, including research, tracking City Council and committee activity, and preparing summaries or reports as requested.
• Support records management by maintaining organized files, shared drive folders, reference materials, and internal documentation to promote continuity and efficiency.
• Assist with compliance, ethics, and financial documentation as required, in coordination with appropriate staff.
• Support and assist with coordination of volunteers, interns, and fellows assigned.
• Monitor media coverage and relevant developments affecting district priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the team and office priorities.

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Minimum one year experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse constituency for either a non‑profit or government agency.
• A valid California Driver License is required and reliable transportation to successfully fulfill the duties of the position.

• Genuine desire to help the community.
• Ability to listen, motivate and organize.
• Prioritize multiple assignments and execute tasks in a…