What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative & Constituent Services Aide position at City of Baltimore?
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 2
Legislative & Constituent Services Aide
POSTING DATE: 4/1/2025
SALARY RANGE: 53,695‑64,769
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a hybrid office format.
Must be flexible and available for evening and weekend engagements.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
Summary Of Position
The Office of Baltimore City Councilwoman Danielle McCray (D-District 2) seeks a dynamic and experienced professional for its Legislative & Constituent Services Aide position. The aide reports to the Chief of Staff and will collaborate with the team to advance the overall legislative, communication, and constituent services strategies.
Essential Functions
Assist in drafting and editing legislative briefs and producing policy research.
License, Registration And Certificate Requirements
N/A.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
About The City Council
The City Council is the City's legislative body, with the power to enact all ordinances and resolutions. City Council members are elected from fourteen districts, and the President is elected at large, by all voters of the City. The fifteen City Council members, along with the Mayor, act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion. They adopt and may alter the annual budget and confirm the Mayor's appointments. The City Council is responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds. The City Council determines its own rules of procedure, and its meetings are open to the public. City Council members are elected every four years. They are elected to geographic districts of roughly the same proportion of population.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 2
Legislative & Constituent Services Aide
POSTING DATE: 4/1/2025
SALARY RANGE: 53,695‑64,769
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a hybrid office format.
Must be flexible and available for evening and weekend engagements.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
Summary Of Position
The Office of Baltimore City Councilwoman Danielle McCray (D-District 2) seeks a dynamic and experienced professional for its Legislative & Constituent Services Aide position. The aide reports to the Chief of Staff and will collaborate with the team to advance the overall legislative, communication, and constituent services strategies.
Essential Functions
Assist in drafting and editing legislative briefs and producing policy research.
- Assist in drafting and editing communication materials.
- Assist in routine constituent services tasks.
- Attend various City Council, legislative, and community-at-large engagements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1-2 years of relevant professional experience.
License, Registration And Certificate Requirements
N/A.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Proficient in conflict management and emotional intelligence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills coinciding with strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proficient in using social media as a tool for content creation and driving user engagement.
- Proficient in research and issue investigations.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups to promote and explain District 2 Office priorities, projects, and updates.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently on a myriad of assigned tasks.
- Ability to work productively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identity cohorts, and lived experiences.
- Effective active listener with the ability to openly communicate in various spaces to ensure transparency and understanding and to build consensus.
- Up-to-date resume and cover letter.
- 2-3 relevant writing samples.
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
About The City Council
The City Council is the City's legislative body, with the power to enact all ordinances and resolutions. City Council members are elected from fourteen districts, and the President is elected at large, by all voters of the City. The fifteen City Council members, along with the Mayor, act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion. They adopt and may alter the annual budget and confirm the Mayor's appointments. The City Council is responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds. The City Council determines its own rules of procedure, and its meetings are open to the public. City Council members are elected every four years. They are elected to geographic districts of roughly the same proportion of population.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
