CareerPlan

Staff Assistant

City HallFull-time$55k2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11

Core

Supports the City Council President's legislative and policy agenda through research, policy analysis, bill drafting, and stakeholder engagement.

Role type

Staff Assistant (Legislative Affairs)

Builds

Legislative proposals, briefings, reports, and agendas for City Council meetings

Domain

Local government / Public policy

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Legislative research, policy analysis, bill drafting, stakeholder coordination, meeting management, project leadership

Preferred skills

Knowledge of Baltimore City government structure, coalition building

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, Airtable

Responsibilities

Conduct legislative research and policy analysis; Draft and advance legislative proposals; Monitor legislation as it proceeds through the City Council; Prepare legislative briefings and reports; Coordinate with Council staff, agencies, and external stakeholders; Support legislative and oversight hearings; Lead special projects including coalition building; Coordinate the Council President's nominations to relevant Boards and Commissions; Prepare agendas and meeting materials for City Council meetings

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC