Council Liaison, 6th District

Council Liaison, 6th District

Salary

$84,346.00 - $139,750.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02M00000015

Department

City Council

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

City Council is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Council Liaison to support the 6th District City Council member. This class provides advice and support for the office of the City's 6th District Council Member. As assigned, incumbents serve as liaisons to other City departments, the public, outside agencies, consultants, attorneys, and professional associations. Incumbent shall be responsible for building and maintaining strategic community partnerships and networking models.

This role will be responsible for overseeing cross-functional projects and legislation, managing multiple timelines and calendars, and stakeholder coordination. This individual must be comfortable handling multiple competing priorities. To this end you may plan, develop, and coordinate events; assist in legislation research and development; analyze data, conduct projects, gather and evaluate statistical information, and investigate and resolve citizen complaints.

As assigned, incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion.

Supervision Exercised/Received:

• Exercised: This classification typically does not supervise other employees, but may serve as a lead worker for interns
• Received: This classification typically reports to a Council Member.
• Note: Other reporting relationships may apply.

This position is unclassified; therefore, the selected candidate will serve at the will and pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Develops, interprets, and integrates immediate and long-term [1/3/10 year] strategy goals for the district. This many require identifying key resources and individuals as well as initiatives and opportunities from various city agencies and external partners.
• Responds to requested citizen services by meeting with citizens, researching the issue, coordinating with other City agencies, and providing follow-up. Provide administrative interpretations of the City code, policies, and procedures related to constituent activities to ensure that all residents of the City of Richmond are treated fairly and equitably.
• Assists in the Council Member legislative agenda by coordinating with City agencies, performing research, analyzing data, conducting projects, gathering and evaluating statistical information, , and tracking progress.
• Creates and manages a consistent, visible presence including attending and organizing various meetings for the Council Member such as Council District meetings and Civic Association meetings, as well as targeted awareness campaigns and community engagement. attends meetings as a representative of the Council Member and reports findings to the Council Member; and assists Council Member at Council meetings by monitoring O&Rs, developing special recognition programs, and developing Council Members announcements.
• Assists in day-to-day office management by tracking discretionary and district spending, preparing newsletters, drafting correspondence, and scheduling meetings.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge (some ccombination of the following):

• Project management skills; ability to discuss and disseminate work packages, deliverables, user stories, etc,

• Familiarity with project methodologies such as Scrum, Waterfall, Agile and project management tools such as MS Project

• Community service projects including coordination and participation

• Computer programs such as Microsoft 365

• Electronic databases and related software applications such as ERMs, CRMs, RVA One, RVA311, social media, e-newsletter systes,

• Ability to leverage technology to increase productivity and efficiency.

• General administrative procedures in office management

• State and local legislative processes

• Media communications and media relations

• Organizational management

• Public relations

• Public sector environment

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Calendar management and prioritization

• Excellent communication with multiple stakeholders via multiple directions of influence

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships

• Entering citizen complaint information into the appropriate database

• Data entry, document retention and FOIA requirements

• Investigating and resolving citizen complaints

• Managing and monitoring various budgets and deadlines

• Ability to prepare accurate, timely, cogent, and technically sound research and legislative reports. Providing advice and assistance to Council Members

• Writing and editing

• Conflict Resolution, remediation, and Customer service

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Be adaptable

• Manage time effectively

• Multi-task

• Organize

• Speak publicly in small and large groups

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment

• Two years of journey-level public service/constituent relations

• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CAPM or PMP preferred but not required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Which answer best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors/Advanced Degree
• None of the above

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Indicate the tasks for which you have at least two (2) years of experience performing. Select all that apply.

• Making presentations
• Investigating and resolving complaints
• Working with elected officials
• Creating newsletters/communications
• Event Planning
• Consumer services
• Legislation and Policy
• Gathering statistical information for budgetary plans
• Tracking expenses
• Reporting monthly expenditures
• None of the above

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Which best describes your years of experience working in a municipal, state or federal government environment?

• Less than two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

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Which best describes your years of experience supporting an elected official or other high level executive?

• Less than two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

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Which best describes your level of proficiency using Microsoft Office applications to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint?

• Limited proficiency
• Intermediate proficiency
• Advanced proficiency
• No proficiency

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Explain why you feel you are the best candidate for this position.

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/