Staff Assistant – 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith

STAFF ASSISTANT POSITION OPENING

Alderman Michele Smith (43rd Ward), a leader on the Chicago City Council and representing Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast, is seeking an energetic, conscientious and detail-oriented individual looking to make a difference in local government, engage in a productive, team-oriented setting and gain significant experience in a fast-paced local municipal government office while overseeing a community outreach and communications portfolio.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Outreach and Communications

• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Strong Interpersonal and Verbal Abilities
• Exceptional Written Communications Capabilities
• Comfortability in Community Engagement
• Proficiency with Web Content Management
• Familiarity with Drafting Press Releases, Formal Correspondence and Email / Newsletter Communications
• Independent Learning Abilities and Multi-Tasking Abilities
• Occasional Staffing at Community Meetings and Evening Events

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Communications, Government or Political Science preferred but not required)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience preferred
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Adaptability to fast-paced work environment
• Ability to multi-task/work on multiple projects simultaneously and on deadlines
• Strong communications and organizational skills

We offer competitive salary compensation, commensurate with experience, and health care benefits.

Given anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Due to residency requirements, only candidates living within the City of Chicago will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• relevant: 2 years