Mayor Pro Tem and District 10 Council Member Alison Alter is hiring a key position in her City Council office: the Constituent Liaison and Executive Assistant. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, juggles multiple tasks with ease, learns quickly, writes well, and who excels at helping people solve problems. Responsibilities include media relations and management of our newsletter, social media, and website. We have a small office and candidates must collaborate well with others and be willing to learn new things. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to to Mayor Pro Tem Alter's Chief of Staff, Kurt Cadena-Mitchell, via email at kurt.cadena-mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Call for Applicants: Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator

The office of Austin City Council Member Alison Alter invites applicants to fill a key position as Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator. This person will work closely with Council Member Alter and the District 10 team to deliver information to the public, plan and run community meetings, assist community volunteers, and help constituents interface with city departments to solve problems in the district.

Duties:
  • Manage media relations
  • Draft press releases
  • Create and post social media content (Twitter, Facebook, Nextdoor)
  • Write and produce email newsletters
  • Draft talking points and other communications
  • Respond to communications from the public
  • Assist constituents via email, phone, and in person
  • Coordinate and advertise community events
  • Lead community organizing activities
  • Represent the Council Member in the district
  • Develop policy expertise as needed
  • Provide graphic design support
  • Other office duties as needed

Ideal Candidate(s) would demonstrate:
  • Creative and critical thinking
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Ability to help people solve problems
  • Eagerness to learn quickly and be a self-starter
  • Passion for politics, public policy, and good governance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Consistent follow-through and ability to multi-task.
  • Patience and a willingness to listen
  • Comfortable with public speaking
  • Attention to detail paired with political good sense
  • Good judgment in their professional lives
  • Experience working with media
  • Comfort and agility with social media
  • Proficiency with content-production software such as Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

Salary range (DOE): $47,000 - $63,000

All applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This is a full time position with city benefits. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Council Member Alter's Chief of Staff, Kurt Cadena-Mitchell, via email at kurt.cadena-mitchell@austintexas.gov.