Executive Assistant

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What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad represents the City of Philadelphia as an at-large council member. Her term began in January of 2024 - since then, Councilmember Ahmad and her team have worked to address major issues in Philadelphia such as maternal health care, human trafficking and threats facing the environmental and economic wellbeing of Philadelphians.

Councilmember Ahmad’s office currently has an opening for the Executive Assistant position. The Executive Assistant provides high-level direct support to the Councilmember.

The Executive Assistant will join a diverse and talented team to help Councilmember Ahmad achieve her goals of helping the City of Philadelphia to become a more equitable, transparent, data-driven government that is responsive to the needs of the people by working with team members, community members, City Council, the City administration, and other stakeholders to improve the lives of residents throughout the City of Philadelphia.

This position requires an effective and self-motivated individual who exercises discretion and independent judgment while handling confidential and sensitive matters of an administrative/secretarial nature in support of the Councilmember.  It requires a general working knowledge of the Councilmember’s goals, and priorities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff within the office, as well as with the Council, City Administration and constituent groups. 

Essential Functions

• Scheduling and managing the Councilmember’s calendar, ensuring coordination organization, and following protocols for meeting requests forms/approvals
• Delegate staffing responsibilities, sharing calendar invites, and providing all logistics for meetings and events (press attendance, parking, schedule breakdown, speaking roles, key people/contact information)
• Represent the Councilmember at various meetings and engagements
• Track all timecards of all staff members and be fully versed on HR policies and procedures
• Track all ethics-related documentation, including receipts, tickets, gifts, donations
• Respond to mail, compose correspondence and letters.
• Organize and update relevant resource pamphlets, business cards, flyers, etc. that are given to our office from organizations for tabling events, etc.
• Track, order, and organize office supplies and communicate office needs with the Sergeant of Arms
• Coordinate the distribution of citations with the Legislative Assistant
• Update the visitor log and track contacts of every individual who contacts our office
• Complete letters of support for grant applications of organizations
• Fill Councilmember’s car with gas
• Support Constituent services
• Staff Councilmember when needed
• Supervise interns and part-time employees
• Other support services as may be required

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understand the organization and operation of the Council office and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, laws and rules.
• Analyze situations and recommend and/or adopt effective courses of action
• Have strong skills in reporting, scheduling, organization, time management and travel logistics. 
• Be resourceful, innovative and have strong constituent service skills
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, sensible and respectful while working in a diverse environment 
• Maintain professionalism and discretion in all interactions and communications.
• Compile and maintain complex and extensive records.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
• A high level of cultural competency and ability to adapt to the dynamics of a political environment, which sometimes requires working outside of the typical 9-5 schedule

Bachelor's degree. Two to four years of related work experience. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License will be required at the time of appointment.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample along with your application. The writing sample should reflect your ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively across all forms of written communication.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

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