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DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION: Councilmember 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.

Councilmember 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, is 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. ABOUT COUNCILMEMBER RICKS-ODDIE: Councilmember 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 Councilmember Dr. Ricks-Oddie has lived with her husband Keith and their two children in the Deforest Park Neighborhood in North Long Beach.

She has spent that time practicing 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. Councilmember 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 councilmember, she helped lead the cities Health Equity outreach and focus groups associated with Framework for Racial Reconciliation that is currently administered through the Long Beach Office of Equity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 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 Councilmember. 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 Councilmember 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 REQUIREMENTS TO FILE Minimum Requirements: 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. Successful candidates will demonstrate: Genuine desire to help the community. Ability to listen, motivate and organize.

Prioritize multiple assignments and execute tasks in a timely manner Respond promptly to both internal and external communications A core requirement for this role is a high level of personal accountability and the ability to maintain professional decorum under pressure. Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to mutual respect as a foundation for team success. A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.

Highly Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of equivalent experience in communications, political science, public policy or related field Long Beach Resident Bilingual in Spanish. Strong experience in event planning, nonprofit work, case management, or constituent services. Minimum one year experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse constituency for either a non-profit or government agency.

SELECTION PROCEDURE This position will remain open until filled. To be considered for this temporary position you must submit a cover letter and PDF resume with your online application. Incomplete packets will not be considered.

Only those selected for the next stage of the process will be contacted. We kindly ask you not to contact the office for status updates. This position is an exempt, at-will position.

The incumbent will not accrue any civil service tenure or contractual employment rights in such position. The Legislative Assistant is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Council Office. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4102. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin.

If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.