Administrative Secretary Legislative Assistant III

Posted Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Hourly Pay Range - $21.30 - $31.92

Closing Date:
March 19, 2026, or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received

Job Summary: The Legislate Assistant represents elected County Supervisors in their public office, delivers responsive constituent services, and executes administrative responsibilities in a diverse workplace. Provides shared services for the department and district County Board Supervisory offices.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with elected officials, community-based organizations and businesses, District neighbors, and the public; build relationships with County departmental contacts; read and respond to emails; answer and return phone calls; assist walk-in constituents; retrieve and open mail; order District office supplies; create filing systems; assist with general registrations; data entry for design requests and County Supervisor travel.
• Schedule standing committee agenda setting meetings. Secure approvals for file revisions, corrections, and supplemental documents. Relay committee-related changes requested. Act as a liaison to secure timely approval and publication of agendas in compliance with Wisconsin open meeting laws and the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances. Assist with monitoring eComments and producing eComment reports. Facilitate the distribution and receipt of Public Comment Cards at standing committee meetings.
• Add standing committee meetings, County Board meetings, District events, and travel dates to District calendars. Draft written communications, talking points, and initial press releases. Create articles and content for printed and electronic newsletters as well as District-related event posters, flyers, and surveys. Research and compile citation and certificate honoree information to compose the same utilizing templates.
• Create District-specific spreadsheets, lists, and charts. Log constituent contact information, survey responses, requests for service/information, and attendance at District events. Filter addresses for District mailings. Navigate Geographic Information System software to identify parcel/property information.
• Research various topics including reports, resolutions, ordinances, laws, and statutes. Provide legislative summary information. Compile and/or print agendas and file packet contents. Set up work spaces. Attend/monitor standing committee meetings. Assemble annual Budget binders.
• Coordinate town hall meetings, listen-and-learn sessions, community mixers, resource fairs, and District events. Reserve venues and request applicable permits and waivers. Create agendas and itineraries. Coordinate the creation of promotional materials and signage. Canvass neighborhoods with flyers, create sign-in sheets, nametags, and table placards. Set up tables, chairs, and canopy tents. Greet and receive attendees. Fulfill speaking requests on behalf of District offices.
  
  Serve as event photographer and assist with County Board presentations.
• Perform various duties as assigned to ensure success of the department's mission.
• High School Diploma/GED and the completion of at least (1) one year of education at an accredited post-secondary school.
• At least one (1) or more years of experience working in a professional office setting.
• Reliable transportation needed for in-person work at the County Clerk’s office and occasional
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of Salesforce, Salesforce Public Sector,…