Administrative Assistant
The Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez is seeking a capable and passionate candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant. We’re looking for a detail oriented individual with strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be skilled in creating and implementing administrative systems as well as developing and maintaining workplace and external relationships. We need someone who is emotionally mature, a good problem-solver, and an excellent communicator. We are looking for an individual who is ready and eager to join a very busy, hard-working team focused on getting things done for our community.
The ideal candidate should have experience working in a busy, fast-paced environment, have knowledge of or background in city government, have a demonstrated ability to communicate in writing, be detailed-oriented and a self-starter, have good judgment, be a great team player and a strong ability to achieve established goals.
To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to councilmember.soto-martinez@lacity.org with the subject line “Administrative Assistant”
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Creating and maintaining digital and physical filing systems.
- Creating and maintaining databases and necessary systems to track public records requests, funding requests and contracts.
- Preparing reports, presentations and other documentation.
- Managing calendars and schedule meetings for senior staff.
- Working closely with other administrative staff and supporting other colleagues as needed.
- Helping onboard new staff and providing other personnel support to staff.
The ideal candidate should have experience in the following:
- Working with sensitive information with discretion to maintain confidentiality and security and ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations.
- Ensuring that deadlines are met and adapting to changing priorities.
- A capacity for hard work and willingness to collaborate with others.
- Presenting a positive and professional image as a representative for the Council Office.
The position is full-time and exempt from Civil Service. Salary range is $60,000-65,000, commensurate with experience. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to councilmember.soto-martinez@lacity.org with the subject line “Administrative Assistant”
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 City of Los Angeles values diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage any and all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, sex, gender identity or any other protected background.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
The Office of Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez is seeking a thoughtful, hard-working, and compassionate team member to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment as a Communications Intern.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to racial and economic justice, some experience with social media/communications, and a strong understanding of the diverse communities and neighborhoods within CD 13.
Starting at 20 hours/week and $25/hour. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to councilmember.soto-martinez@lacity.org with the subject line “ Communications Intern”
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Digital
- Update website copy/structure/design
- Post newsletter weekly on website
- Send out weekly comms debriefs with clips, comms updates, and metrics.
- Translate content from English to Spanish
Social Media
- Design graphics/images for social media
- Draft social media posts in both English and Spanish
- Assist communications team with miscellaneous social media projects
Constituent Services
- Respond to inquiries from constituents via social media
- Help manage the office’s responses for petitions, sign on campaigns, email blasts, etc.
- Manage the office’s mail correspondence system that we use to alert constituents about changes in their community, with assistance from the communications team
- Assist communications, field, and admin teams with certificate and presentation requests
The ideal candidate should have experience in the following:
- Strong graphic design skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills in both Spanish and English.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A capacity for hard work, and a willingness to collaborate with others.
- Enthusiasm for and some familiarity with local politics and municipal policy.
- Experience in project management, graphic design, or other communications-related fields is a plus.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to councilmember.soto-martinez@lacity.org with the subject line “ Communications Intern”
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.pd…;
The City of Los Angeles values diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage any and all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, sex, gender identity or any other protected background.