OFFICE OF COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AREA REPRESENTATIVE

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in working as area representatives serving Council District 7 for the communities of Pacoima, Sylmar, Mission Hills, North Hills, Lake View Terrace, Shadow Hills, La Tuna Canyon, Sunland and Tujunga.

DESCRIPTION: The area representative represents the Councilwoman throughout the communities and neighborhoods in the district, and provides direct assistance to constituents, businesses, homeowners and tenant associations, community based organizations, and neighborhood councils. The area representative serves as the liaison between constituents and city departments for various policies and projects, and is charged with engaging and mobilizing constituents in their neighborhoods. The area representative will report directly to the Area Director.

DUTIES:

• Attend meetings of neighborhood councils, community groups, business associations and neighborhood watch meetings, community events representing the Councilwoman
• Track issues and priorities as identified by the Councilwoman for the District
• Problem solve and identify strategies and recommendations for the prioritization of projects, issues and programs that benefit Council District 7
• Identify, organize and coordinate community events for the Councilwoman
• Prepare briefing documents, including talking points and other relevant background information for the Councilwoman
• Advancing and accompanying the Councilwoman to events
• Manage projects and case management for constituent services

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong written and oral communications skills, bilingual Spanish a plus
• Background and understanding of Council District 7
• Self-directed, ability to effectively solve problems, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Work night and/or weekend hours as necessary to attend meetings, events, and staff the Councilwoman and/or perform other essential duties

The ideal candidates will possess a passion for serving the community and its residents; should have experience with public speaking; working knowledge of/or background in government and/the communities of Council District 7; demonstrate an excellent ability to communicate in writing; be detailed-oriented and a self-starter; have good judgment, and a strong ability to achieve established goals, as well as the ability to work as a part of a team in a fast paced environment.

SALARY: The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $53,863 - $80,000. The exact salary compensation will be based on skills and experience.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with “AREA REPRESENTATIVE” in the subject line.

In accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, candidates must meet the minimum requirement of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an exemption and report their vaccination status prior to being hired by the hiring City department. The ordinance is available at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.

The position will remain open until sufficient applications have been received. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority.

The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,863.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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