Representative for Southern California San Fernando Valley Assemblymember

[Brian Stedge-Stroud]

Representative for Southern California San Fernando Valley Assemblymember 

 

Seeking a community-oriented and proactive individual for the position of Field Representative.

 

This person will serve as liaison to constituents, home owners associations, neighborhood councils, businesses, and local community groups.

 

Essential Duties:

• Make a priority of responding to a variety of public inquiries and concerns, which include serving as a liaison for constituents with State agencies. Providing accurate, complete, and helpful information to constituents is essential.
  
• Attend meetings with community groups and local government, speak and communicate clearly and concisely various positions on behalf of the Assemblymember, liaison with the community and report back with recommendations for action on issues of importance to the district.
  
• Responsible for tracking district priorities, recommending strategies for achieving those priorities, and executing various community outreach plans.
  
• Identify, plan, and coordinate neighborhood events, including advancing the site, and writing memorandums, drafting talking points, and preparing background information.
  
• Maintain an awareness and involvement in district affairs and issues.
  
• Other related work as assigned. 

Knowledge of/Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with constituent groups, elected officials, government agencies, and business leaders.
  
• Verbally communicate one-on-one, in small groups and at public meetings effectively.
  
• Strong written communication skills - ability to research and draft memorandums, reports, and talking points.
  
• Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer – experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, and standard Internet browsers.
  
• Work night and weekend hours in order to attend meetings, and staff Assemblymember.
  
• Take initiative on projects and issues affecting the district.
  
• Work independently, efficiently and effectively in a fast paced environment.
  
• Understand and carry out directions.
  

 

Salary is commensurate with experience and within the range of mid-$30,000s to $40,000 and includes State benefits.

Please send resume, cover letter, and three references to brian....@asm.ca.gov.