City Council Assistant

Job Description:

City Council Assistant

Description

Position open until Filled

Salary: part-time position with an hourly rate of $21.42

General Description and Classification Standards

Atlanta City Council District 4 is excited to grow our team with a District 4 Fellow!

During this immersive experience, you will learn about our District 4 community and support our office with administrative, logistical, and community engagement needs. The City Council Aide will support office operations including representing the District 4 office at community events, delivering flyers and other printed materials, and canvassing residents and businesses.

The City Council Aide will also assist the Councilmember at events or meetings. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and adaptable, with a readiness to take on projects of any scope or structure.

The Ideal Candidate

• Will have some knowledge of Atlanta City Council District 4. City of Atlanta and District 4 residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
• This is a part time, hourly role that requires independent work, commitment to deadlines, and communication.
• While a car is not necessary, the District 4 Fellow will be asked to visit community locations and attend meetings and must arrive at planned times.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in secretarial science, business or public administration or a related field. 1-3 years' of experience as an administrative assistant or executive secretary required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Preferred Education & Experience

Associate’s degree in secretarial science, business or public administration or a related field and 3-5 years' of experience as an administrative assistant or executive secretary preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-16

Salary:

part-time position with an hourly rate of $21.42