Constituency Assistant - Chilliwack, Canada - BC NDP

BC NDP

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Chilliwack, Canada

5 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Constituency Assistant is a confidential employee responsible for the administration of the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

This part-time role will play a large part
in developing and implementing constituent support, outreach activities, and events. Strong skills in office administration, customer service, and building relationships with community partners are an asset. A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn are essential.

Under the general supervision of the MLA, duties may include:

Supporting the MLA's work within their communities through community outreach and liaison.
Preparing communications materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, websites and social media accounts.
Managing the daytoday operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
Developing relationships with community partners and constituents.
Providing assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government, either directly or through appropriate referrals.
Providing information to constituents about provincial government legislation and policies, including the MLA and government's position on provincial issues.
Recruiting, training and supervising Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
Other duties as assigned.

DIVERSITY:

This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the Chilliwack-Kent constituency office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with the constituency of Chilliwack-Kent, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
Strong office computer skills and the ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and clerical functions, as well as graphics, social media and webbased functions would be an asset.
Demonstrated team player with the ability to take initiative, work independently and with flexibility.
Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
Willingness to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.
Specific knowledge of First Nation culture within the constituency would be an asset.

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