Legislative Aide
DESCRIPTION
The role of the Legislative Aide is to represent Councilwoman Zendejas to residents and the greater Long Beach community and to serve the constituents of the district through case management and field work. The Legislative Aide will assist with tasks related to legislation including research and policy drafting, will participate in event planning and outreach to the community, identify prospective community partners and work with community organizations to bring forward potential legislation. This person should love working with the community, be professional, and have a strong desire to help others and make positive change.
About Councilmember Mary Zendejas
Mary Zendejas was elected to office via special election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, and sworn into office on December 3, 2019. She was elected to her first full term in June 2022 and her second term in June 2026. She is the first Latina wheelchair user to be elected to office in the nation. She has never met a challenge she couldn’t tackle and overcome. As an infant, she was diagnosed with Polio, and later in High School started using a wheelchair daily. Her passion for living and working hard is rooted in seeing her parents, a field hand and factory worker, provide their children a better life. Their hard work allowed Mary to go to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and become the first in her family to graduate from college.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Constituent Services/Casework:
•Attend meetings of community groups and Neighborhood Associations.
•Enter and track cases through the Office’s Management System.
•Track and report progress of cases to the Chief of Staff, including priorities identified by the Councilmember or the Chief of Staff.
•Maintain an awareness of neighborhood issues, sharing with the Councilmember and others as needed.
•Speak publicly on behalf of the Councilmember.
Administrative:
•In collaboration with District One scheduler, maintains calendars; coordinates, schedules, arranges, and confirms meetings, and appointments.
•Prepare meeting materials, including but not limited to agenda preparation and making copies.
•Responsible for the set up and preparation of all in-person meetings, including but not limited to preparation and processing of catering orders, meal set-up and distribution, meeting room set-up including preparation of materials accessible to the public including comment cards and agendas.
•Provide backup support for Council staff including but not limited to screening and answering calls, takes messages for staff that are unavailable, helping plan and coordinate community events.
•Basic knowledge of operating office equipment and machinery required.
•Assisting in the translation of printed and digital media to Spanish.
Legislative:
•Reviewing City Council Agenda and preparing staff notes and talking points, submit scrolling messages for council.
•Drafting policy and conducting research.
•Assisting in the development of long-term and short-term legislative planning that best addresses first district issues and priorities.
•Craft strategies and recommendations for prioritizing projects, issues, and programs that benefit the First District based on community engagement and execute per approval.
•Attending legislative briefings with City Manager and coordinating meetings with other departments on district initiatives as needed.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
•Two to three years of experience working with a culturally and ethnically diverse constituency for either a non-profit or government agency.
•Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
•A valid California Driver License is required and reliable transportation to successfully fulfill the duties of the position.
Desirable Qualification:
•Bilingual Spanish is highly desired.
Successful candidates should have:
•Always present a professional appearance and demeanor.
•Must be able to handle information with complete discretion and diplomacy in varying situations is required.
•Be solution oriented while meeting goals and exercise excellent time management.
•Exhibit excellent communication skills in person and in writing.
•Prioritize multiple assignments and execute tasks in a timely manner
•Respond promptly to both internal and external communications.
•Capable of maintaining a large and demanding caseload.
•Be able to build and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all levels of employees while utilizing interdepartmental resources.
•Be willing to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings and weekends, and perform tasks outside of his or her primary work assignments, as necessary.
•Prior experience in a political office or knowledge of government is strongly encouraged.
•Compensation based on experience.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment closes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes an online application, a cover letter, and a resume in PDF format. Incomplete application packets that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The most qualified applicants will be invited to proceed in the selection process.
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 Aide is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Council Office.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data 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.
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 special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.
Employer
City of Long Beach
Department
Legislative Council District 1 - Unclassified
Address
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 11th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
(562) 570-6919
Website