District Coordinator- Office of Senator Limn (Santa Barbara, CA)

California State Senate, Office Of Senator Limn

$6,518.00 - $12,402.00 Monthly

Santa Barbara, CA

Full-Time

Office of Senator Limn

Continuous

Basic Functions

Under the direction of the Senator and the Chief of Staff, the District Coordinator serves as the supervisor of district office staff; establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with staff, and oversees the Senator's schedule in the district. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with elected officials, community leaders, and business groups in the district. Develops a long range calendar of district events. The District Coordinator oversees constituent casework and keeps reports.

Duties

Under the direction of the Senator and the Chief of Staff, the District Coordinator will work jointly with the Capitol Chief of Staff to ensure that the Senator's goals and objectives for the district are being carried out and addressed appropriately, in addition to supervising the operation of the Senator's district office. The District Coordinator will also represent or staff the Senator at meetings, events, and functions with constituents, and community groups. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; respond to various types of correspondence; work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude; deliver excellent customer service. The District Coordinator develops district office protocols and procedures, and will establish a district office culture of excellence and respect; build and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders; organize and structure employee duties and workload and supervise staff; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; design, manage, and evaluate programs; and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and the Member.

Desired Skills And Knowledge

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the particular legislative district, the legislative process, as well as the structure and policies of state government; effective coalition building; application of social capital and asset-based community development; public relations; basic office computer applications and social media platforms; the Senate's personnel rules, policies, and best practices regarding staff supervision, sexual harassment, and Equal Employment Opportunities. Candidates must have great organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Education And Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. At least three (3) years relevant experience required. At least two (2) years supervisory experience required. Legislative experience preferred. Please include verification of your degree with your completed application. Strong oral and written communication skills are. Knowledge of legislative culture and process is preferred. Prior experience with LCMS is a plus. A strong commitment to providing excellent service to constituents is necessary. A bilingual candidate with verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish is a plus. Before being hired, candidates for this position are required to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Employee Pull Notice Program and must complete a DMV Form INF 1101, which authorizes the release of their driving record to the Senate Rules Committee. You must possess a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record. In addition you are required to have proof of liability insurance at all times.

Benefits

The Senate offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 401(k) and 457 plans
• Flexible spending accounts

This position is located in Santa Barbara, CA. Final salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Seniority and significant experience are required to reach the higher end of the salary range. Applications with be accepted until the position is filled.

How To Apply

Please visit the Senate Careers page to apply. No phone calls please. A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the Senate application. Please complete the Senate application in as much detail as possible. Include all work history for a complete review of your experience. If you are unable to complete the online application, please email all required documentation to the contact listed below.

Mariana Sabeniano, Chief of Staff Office of Senator Limn Mariana.Sabeniano@sen.ca.gov