Seasonal Legislative Assistant (City Council) at City of Boston

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Staffing Hearings, Filing, Preparing Minutes, Committee Reports, Research, Legislative Drafting, Database Maintenance, Switchboard Operation, Reception Coverage, Constituent Triage, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail

Industry

Fundraising

Description

Overview The Seasonal Legislative Assistant will support Central Staff with the administrative and legislative support of the Boston City Council, the legislative body for the City of Boston. Responsibilities Throughout the course of this 90-day appointment, responsibilities may include: Providing staff support for committees, including scheduling & staffing hearings, filing & posting notices, and preparing minutes and committee reports. Preparing Council Chamber & Meeting rooms for all Council sessions and hearings. Working in a Legislative team environment to ensure adequate coverage and support services to all Committees. Maintaining accurate and complete hearing files and preparing the same for permanent archiving. Conducting research, supporting legislative drafting, and tracking information relative to issues before the city council, including legislation from other governmental bodies and agencies, interdepartmental information, media reports, and statistics. Drafting newsletter articles and updates on the work of the council. Supporting the maintenance of legislative databases and online resources. Supporting the administration and operations of the council, including switchboard operation, reception coverage, constituent triage, filing, and inventory maintenance. Assists and acts in a confidential capacity to City Councilors and the Staff Director. Special projects and other duties as assigned. Minimum Entrance Qualifications Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines. Ability to follow directions; attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Excellent interpersonal skills. Aptitude and ability to learn. Excitement and curiosity about public service. BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/$24 per hour Hours per week: 35 Start dates in May/June for a 90-day appointment

Responsibilities

This role involves providing administrative and legislative support to the Boston City Council, including staffing committee hearings, preparing reports, and maintaining legislative files over a 90-day appointment.