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Council Assistant

Dallas, TX · On-site

Provides administrative and general assistance to the office of a City Council member in his or her role as the representative to the district, and as a member of the Council. Essential Functions

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Required CredentialsVaries by location; often elected, some may have related degreesBachelor's or master's in urban planning, architecture, or related fields
Work EnvironmentLegislative setting, community meetings, local government officesDesign studios, government agencies, urban development projects
Employer & IndustryLocal government, city councils, municipalitiesMunicipal planning departments, private consulting firms

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Council Assistant

Dallas, TX • On-site

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Job description

Provides administrative and general assistance to the office of a City Council member in his or her role as the representative to the district, and as a member of the Council.

Essential Functions

  • Answers telephone including screening and ascertaining nature of calls, forwarding appropriate calls, taking messages and conveying information, and handling citizen complaints.
  • Maintains a high-volume calendar of events through timely response to meeting requests, scheduling appointments, and conferences, confirming meetings, and reminding the councilmember of commitments.
  • Prepares written correspondence on behalf of the Councilmember.
  • Monitors budget for Councilmember's officeholder account; monitors expenses and activities and submits reports to Mayor/Council Office to ensure operations are within State and City guidelines.
  • Performs all necessary duties related to the completion of open records request (ORRs), and ensure each is completed within the required time frame.
  • Organizes meetings, events, and outreach activities including town hall meetings, neighborhood meetings, and special events.
  • Updates district website to inform the public of relevant district news, announcements, meetings, agendas, and related information. Monitors social media activity related to the district and responds accordingly.
  • Prepares travel arrangements on behalf of the Council member.
  • Submits service requests in system and follows-up with an appropriate department representative and constituent to ensure resolution.
  • Maintains the Councilmember's membership in professional organizations as the position requires.
  • Maintains the district citizen and organization database and contact list.
  • Prepares mileage reimbursements as needed.
  • Reads prioritize and distribute incoming mail including, as needed, necessary responses.
  • Maintains office supplies and district inventory log, as needed.
  • Performs a wide variety of office functions, such as maintaining a filing system, archiving documents according to the department's records retention schedule, making travel arrangements, attending meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and in collaboration with the Council Liaison.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years secretarial experience creating/editing letters, reports, handling appointment schedules and /or making travel arrangements.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent

****THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION****