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New Charter Technologies LLC

$90K/yr

Manage council member compensation and the warm-referral commission structure Contract & Agreement Management * Lead managed service contract development and negotiation with new clients * Understand ...

State of New Hampshire

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL INTERN

Concord, NH · On-site

$32.20K - $38.20K/yr

The Executive Council is a five-member body that provides checks and balances on the Governor's authority, approving state contracts, appointments, and various expenditures. As an intern, you will ...

Elite Dental Partners

Dentist

Terre Haute, IN · Hybrid

$360K/yr

Doctor Growth Ladder: pathways to becoming a Clinical Council Member, Regional Dental Director, or participating in our Managing Doctor Incentive Program * Operational support: RCM consistently over ...

Elite Dental Partners

Dentist

Chillicothe, IL · Hybrid

$360K/yr

Doctor Growth Ladder: pathways to becoming a Clinical Council Member, Regional Dental Director, or participating in our Managing Doctor Incentive Program * Operational support: RCM consistently over ...

Elite Dental Partners

Dentist

Creve Coeur, IL · Hybrid

$240K - $500K/yr

Doctor Growth Ladder: pathways to becoming a Clinical Council Member, Regional Dental Director, or participating in our Managing Doctor Incentive Program * Operational support: RCM consistently over ...

Elite Dental Partners

Dentist

Anderson, IN · Hybrid

$360K/yr

Doctor Growth Ladder: pathways to becoming a Clinical Council Member, Regional Dental Director, or participating in our Managing Doctor Incentive Program * Operational support: RCM consistently over ...

Elite Dental Partners

Dentist

Germantown, TN · Hybrid

$360K/yr

Doctor Growth Ladder: pathways to becoming a Clinical Council Member, Regional Dental Director, or participating in our Managing Doctor Incentive Program * Operational support: RCM consistently over ...

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How much do council member jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for council member in the United States is $14.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.26 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Council Member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Council Member, you need a solid understanding of local government, policy analysis, and public administration, often supported by community involvement or relevant academic background. Familiarity with municipal management software, legislative management systems, and knowledge of public meeting protocols are typically required. Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills help build consensus and effectively represent constituents. These competencies are essential to making informed decisions, advancing community goals, and maintaining transparent, responsive governance.

What are some common challenges Council Members face when balancing constituent needs with municipal policies?

Council Members often encounter the challenge of balancing diverse community interests with existing city regulations and budget constraints. They must listen to constituents' concerns, advocate for their needs, and work collaboratively with other Council Members and city staff to find practical solutions. Navigating competing priorities while maintaining transparency and adhering to municipal procedures requires strong communication and negotiation skills. This dynamic environment can be demanding but is also rewarding for those passionate about serving their community.

What are Council Members?

Council Members are elected officials who serve on a city, town, or municipal council. Their primary responsibilities include representing the interests of their constituents, creating and amending local laws, approving budgets, and making decisions on community policies and development. Council Members often work with the mayor, city staff, and the public to address local issues, improve services, and ensure the effective governance of their municipality. They attend regular meetings, serve on committees, and engage with residents to gather feedback and concerns. Typically, the role requires strong communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.

What is the difference between Council Member vs City Planner?

AspectCouncil MemberCity Planner
Required CredentialsVaries; often community involvement or local government experienceDegree in urban planning, geography, or related field
Work EnvironmentLegislative sessions, community meetings, city hallOffice-based, field visits, planning departments
Employer & IndustryLocal government, city councilsMunicipal government, urban planning agencies

While both roles serve local communities, Council Members focus on legislative decision-making and policy, whereas City Planners develop and implement urban development plans. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in local government.

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Infographic showing various Council Member job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,329 per year, or $14.1 per hour.

Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Volunteer

Danafarber

Boston, MA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

The role of a PFAC member is to provide feedback, generate ideas, and offer insight from a patient or family/caregiver perspective to inform and improve the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and/or Boston Children's Hospital (DFCI and/or BCH) patient and caregiver experience. PFAC members serve in an advisory role, offering perspectives that help shape programs, services, and strategic initiatives related to patient and family-centered care. PFAC members may be asked to share their perspectives and thoughts based on their experience with a particular aspect of care, department, or illness. They participate in meetings, discussions, and projects where the patient and family voice is needed, and may review and provide input on materials, processes, and initiatives that affect patients and families. It is important that PFAC members lead with their patient or caregiver lens and serve as partners to DFCI and/or BCH staff and leadership, helping to ensure that organizational planning and improvement efforts are informed by the lived experiences, needs, and priorities of patients and families.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Volunteering at Dana-Farber is a rewarding and enriching experience. Dana-Farber staff, donors, and volunteers all work toward a common goal of defeating cancer. As a supplemental resource for patients and families, volunteers who work at Dana-Farber are closely linked to this mission, as are those who volunteer at events that raise essential funds to support it. Volunteers are committed and reliable people who make a very real difference, everywhere they work.

PFAC members contribute their patient and family/caregiver perspectives to help inform and improve the patient and caregiver experience.Participation may be in person, by phone, or through electronic means, and may involve a one-time activity or ongoing involvement with a project team or committee.Activities may include:

  • Attendingmonthly PFAC meetings

  • Providing input on the design or improvement of programs, services, policies, or processes

  • Collaborating with staff on research design, implementation, or communication

  • Offering perspectives to inform legislative or public policy efforts related to cancer care

  • Reviewing and providing input on patient education materials written atapproximately a6th-grade reading level

  • Reviewing or helping to draft patient and family communications

  • Presenting or co-presenting to staff, or at conferences and events, to share the patient and family perspective

  • Writing blogs or other content to share personal, cancer-related experiences internally and externally

Backgroundand Qualitiesof aPFACMember

PFAC members are individuals with lived experience of care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and/or Boston Children's Hospital, either as a patient or as a caregiver.Members are:

  • At least one year pastinitialdiagnosis (for patients), or at leastone-yearpost-bereavement (for bereaved caregivers).
  • Haveexperience with inpatient and/or outpatient oncology or blood disorder care at DFCI and/or BCH.
  • Forcaregivers-are a family member, loved one, or friend(at least one year postinitialdiagnosis)whoaccompaniedthe patient to most appointments at DFCI/BCH and provided care and support at home.
  • Interestedinpatientadvocacyandfeelcomfortablesharingtheirperspectiveasa patient or caregiver and using their story in service of advocating for others not at thetable.
  • Ableandwillingtoshareperspectiveandconstructivefeedbackinarespectfuland professional manner
  • Committed,reliable,andflexible.

Commitment:

  • PFAC members mustcommitonaveragetoatleast5-10 hours per month toward allPFACactivities,includingattendingmonthlymeetings,hasaccess toand iscomfortableusingemail,andhastheability todownload and review electronic materials.
  • Coaching, tech support and access, and interpreter services are available as needed to help and support members functionsuccessfully.
  • This role has a 6-year term limit beginning from first PFAC meeting as a member; each year PFAC members sign an annual letter of intent affirming their commitment to serve as a PFAC council member in the following year.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty, staff, and volunteers. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

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