Constituency Assistant

**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 day-to-day 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 web-based 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.

**OTHER DETAILS**:

- Benefits as per the collective agreement.
- This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 704
- Posting closes at 4:00 pm Monday, January 9, 2023