LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

This position is exempt from Civil Service and serves at the pleasure of the City Clerk for the City of Milwaukee.

 The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Provide staff assistance to the Common Council member representing the City of Milwaukee’s 13^th Aldermanic District.  

Specific job duties are assigned at the discretion of the individual Council Member, and may include any of the following:

Constituent Relations

• Answer written and phone inquiries, complaints and requests. 
• Meet with individual constituents as necessary. 
• Process complaints; follow-up on service requests and complaints. 
• Act as aldermanic liaison with City departments, community groups, agencies and other units of government.
• Represent Council Member in planning for and securing better district services. 
• Use Salesforce platform for logging constituent contacts. 
• Keep Council Member informed of all constituent communications.

City Governance

• Review all committee agendas and brief Council Member on items pertaining specifically to Council Member's district or to policy issues as pursued by individual Council Member.
• Represent Council Member at public meetings of various committees, boards, and commissions.

Community and Neighborhood Relations

• Represent Council Member at various civic and governmental functions, including community and neighborhood meetings. 
• Plan, schedule, and occasionally host town halls and neighborhood meetings in the aldermanic district.

Research and Policy Analysis

• Provide research and policy analysis on current issues that impact the aldermanic district. 
• Make recommendations and define policy alternatives on current issues and problems.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• The Legislative Assistant must be willing to work some irregular hours, including evening and weekends, at the Council Member's request.
• The Legislative Assistant is required to file a statement of economic interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.

1. At least 18 years of age at time of application.
2. Ability to work on a full-time basis.
3. Ability to travel independently to and from City Hall and throughout District 13 by public transportation, walking, bicycling, or driving. Click here to view a map of District 13.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not include your academic transcripts with your application email message. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Post-secondary coursework and/or degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to provide interpretation for Spanish or Arabic speaking individuals. 
• A working familiarity with City of Milwaukee District 13.

Technical

• Knowledge of office administration best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with departmental administrative staff.
• Ability to read and understand job-related written materials, including laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to learn legislative research techniques.
• Ability to learn and use standard computer software and programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database; ability to perform effective Internet searches.
• Ability to maintain an organized office filing system.
• Ability to coordinate and attend town hall, community, and neighborhood meetings.

Customer Service and Interpersonal

• Written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, well-crafted correspondence and other documents.
• Interpersonal skills to be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, departmental personnel, and outside agencies.
• Customer service skills to be able to serve the public with patience, empathy, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Critical Thinking and Professionalism

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to think critically and analytically to solve problems.
• Decision-making skills and sound judgment.
• Professionalism, honesty, and integrity, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality.

The current salary range (2EN) is $55,966-$69,328 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $58,205-$72,101 annually.  Appointment will be made in accordance with the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of an evaluation of related education, experience, and accomplishments, interview, or other assessment methods. The Common Council reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to participate in the selection process. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision.

Screening for this position will be based on an evaluation of each applicant’s education, experience, and professional accomplishments, which should be detailed in a cover letter and resume.

• Please send your cover letter and resume via email message to the Council Administrative Manager, Angelyn Ward at award@milwaukee.gov by 4:45 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026.
• Please indicate “Legislative Assistant – 13th Aldermanic District” in the subject line of the email message.
• Questions regarding the selection process may be directed to Angelyn Ward by sending an email message to award@milwaukee.gov.

The City of Milwaukee reserves the right to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in the selection process. 

INITIAL FILING DATE: The selection process will be conducted as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of application materials may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City’s needs are met. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

EEO Code = 210

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.