SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 -

Field Representative

Office of Karen Bass, Speaker of the California Assembly

Location: California | Level: State | Type: Office Staff | Party: Democrat

Basic Function: Acts within a district as an official representative and liaison of the Member.

Reports to: Member or District Director.

Supervise: Generally, no supervising responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Functions as the second representative in a Member's district office, assisting the District Director. Acts on behalf of the Member within specified guidelines.

Essential Duties:

· Acts as the Member's representative by responding to a variety of constituent inquiries and problems, attending meetings of local government and private interest groups.

· Serves as a liaison between the district and the Member by maintaining an awareness and involvement in district affairs and issues, and reporting to the Member as appropriate.

· Coordinates office procedures, routine correspondence, telephone inquiries, and special projects.

· Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders, and other district organizations

· Direct and lead volunteers with simple and complex tasks and assignments.

· Coordinate and execute a variety of community and networking events with varying size and complexity

· Assists in the research, public discussion, and drafting of legislation and amendments.

· Complies with Assembly policies and rules as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual.

· Does other related work as assigned.

Knowledge Of/Ability To:

· Principles, functions, practices, and operations of the California State Legislature.

· District and State issues, current events, and relevant legislation.

· Basic journalism and communication.

· Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with local governments, private interest groups, and other general public.

· Communicate clearly and concisely.

· Work efficiently and effectively under pressure.

· Work extended hours as necessary when legislative functions dictate.

· Provide accurate and complete information in response to constituent inquiries and problems.

· Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.

· Critical thinking and creative problem solving.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines simultaneously

· Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Please Send Cover Letter, Resume and Any Other Relative Information to:

Jenny Wood

Deputy District Director

5750 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 565

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Fax: 323-937-3466

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