Job Description

Job Title Legislative Senior Aide (Senior Communications and Policy Aide), Grade N18
Location Rockville, MD, US
Organization Name Office of the County Council/Council Members and Staff
Medical Exam Medical History
Background Investigation No
Financial Disclosure Yes

Closing date: Open Until Filled

Senior Communications and Policy Aide

Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass (D-At Large) seeks an energetic and strong writer for the position of Senior Communications and Policy Aide.

Candidates should be able to communicate effectively about a variety of policy issues and have the ability to think creatively and help problem-solve. Candidates should be organized, creative, motivated and must have the ability to write content (including social media, letters, memos and talking points) that accurately convey the Councilmember\'s policy priorities. Candidates must be able to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic team.

As an at-large member, Councilmember Glass represents 1.1 million residents and is the first openly LGBTQ+ councilmember in the county. Montgomery County is home to three of the most diverse communities in the nation and this position requires the ability to work with a wide and diverse group of constituents.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing social media accounts for an elected official, organization or business; and will have the ability to produce digital media videos that help residents understand public policy from a creative lens. This person will have a passion for making a difference in Montgomery County, a spirit of community service and will be an expert at writing in an active voice.

Role and Responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with the Councilmember and Chief of Staff to coordinate media replies, press releases, social media, talking points and other press;
• Researching legislative issues and drafting memos and letters;
• Drafting proclamations, certificates and congratulatory letters;
• Monitoring policy issues related to Education & Culture and Public Safety Committees;
• Meeting with constituents and working with legislative staff to help connect residents with county, state and other agencies; and
• Working effectively as part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

Previous communications and/or policy experience required.

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, including some evenings and weekends.

The office is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Montgomery County ties are a plus.

Salary Range: $54,583 to $86,103

This is a Term Position with an end date of December 2, 2024. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon renewal of the term.

How To Apply: qualified candidates should submit their applications in a single PDF (cover letter, resume, references, one-page writing sample and two-three digital media posts/graphics) to Valeria.Carranza@montgomerycountymd.gov with \xe2\x80\x9cSenior Communications and Policy Aide\xe2\x80\x9d in the subject line. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who submit applications by COB Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant\'s responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County\'s "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff\'s office) are subject to the County\'s ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.
Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in legislative/policy research or communications and/or professional level experience in a subject area relevant to local government administration.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria

PREFERRED CRITERIA

There are no preferred criteria for this position.

Minimum Salary 54583
Maximum Salary 86103
Currency USD

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