COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DEPUTY (LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT)

DESCRIPTION

The Office of Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the District 6 team as the Community Affairs Deputy (Legislative Assistant).

The role of the Community Affairs Deputy is to represent Councilwoman Saro to the residents of the Sixth District and the greater Long Beach community and serve as a liaison between district constituents, City Departments, and the City Council. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the Community Affairs Deputy assists with casework, plans and coordinates district events, supports office operations, fosters meaningful connections with residents and stakeholders, and attends meetings and events with and on behalf of the Councilwoman.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and be ready to work evenings and weekends as needed.

About Councilwoman Dr. Suely Saro

Councilwoman Saro has served on the Long Beach City Council since 2020. She is committed to uplifting neighborhoods and strengthening businesses to create a thriving community. The district includes the city's central portion, encompassing neighborhoods such as Cambodian Town, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Poly High School, St. Mary’s Medical Center, and Memorial Hospital. For more information on Councilwoman Saro and the Sixth District, please visit http:// http://www.longbeach.gov/district6/ .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Manage all constituent concerns, ensuring timely and effective resolution while maintaining clear communication and providing excellent customer service.

• Strengthen relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders throughout the district and the city.
• Plan and manage projects, district events, and initiatives.
• Support office operations such as answering phone calls, checking voicemail messages, district 6 emails, as well as scheduling and calendaring meetings.
• Assist in communications such as developing talking points, newsletters, and social media, etc.
• Attend meetings and events with and on behalf of the Councilmember in the evenings and on the weekend.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:

• A high school diploma.
• One year of experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations for a community group, nonprofit or government agency.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.

HIGHLY DESIRABLY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of equivalent experience in communications, political science, public policy, or related fields.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical, research, verbal, and writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines.
• Team-focused, enjoy working as part of an active group of highly engaged individuals, sharing information readily with co-workers, and listening to and respecting others; able and willing to assist co-workers in the development of their own professional skills to ensure the team’s success.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English and/or Khmer/English is a plus)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 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 Assistant is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Council Office.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay 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 .

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4102.

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 a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
• Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
• Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
• Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
• Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
• Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;
  • Department Head $650.00
  • Deputy Director/Manager $550.00
  • Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA: $450.00
  • Executive Support Staff: $300.00
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).
• Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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