Legislative Assistant – Councilmember Foster

The Office of Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 8) is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to join our team as a Legislative Assistant. In this key role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the Councilmember's office by managing constituent services, serving as a primary public-facing representative of the office, and supporting the Councilmember’s legislative and community-focused priorities.

This role operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where you will be expected to have the ability to quickly assess, triage, and prioritize competing demands. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational discipline, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to process large volumes of information, identify what matters most, and drive timely outcomes. This position requires superior communication and interpersonal skills, political savvy, sound judgment, and discretion. You will be successful in this role if you are proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and accountable, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, responsive service to constituents and community partners.

This position is part of a hard-working, supportive team comprised of three staff members with this position reporting directly to the Councilmember. This at-will appointment serves at the discretion of the Councilmember.

The initial review of applications will take place for those received by Friday, August 7, at 4:00 pm Pacific Time. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and the position will remain open until filled.

• Assume responsibility for administrative and scheduling support to the Councilmember, including maintaining and managing the Councilmember’s calendar scheduling, organizing, and coordinating meetings and appointments between the Councilmember and other stakeholders.

• Respond to inquiries from residents, including answering phone calls and responding to emails and letters, and attending hybrid and in-person meetings and events.

• Assess, prioritize, and manage a high volume of constituent inquiries and issues, balancing urgency, impact, and resource constraints.

• Implement and maintain a robust system to track inquiries from intake through resolution, ensuring accountability, prompt follow-through, and responsiveness.

• Coordinate with community groups, individuals, and government agencies to address and resolve local issues efficiently and effectively.

• Exercise strong judgment in escalating, delegating, or resolving issues based on competing priorities and stakeholder needs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, businesses, and key stakeholders.

• Serve as a frontline representative of the office through meetings, events, and public engagements.

• Organize and attend community meetings and forums on behalf of the Councilmember.

• Staff the Councilmember at external events, coordinating logistics and preparing briefing materials and talking points.

• Manage and prioritize competing stakeholder interests with professionalism, clarity, and fairness.

• Foster clear and effective communication within the office and with other