OPS District Legislative Aide (S District 38)

Part-Time Ops District Legislative AideThe Office of State Senator Alexis Calatayud is now accepting applications for a part-time OPS District Legislative Aide based in Miami, Florida. This is work assisting a Senator with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature. The OPS-District Legislative Aide will support the office's community engagement efforts by assisting with outreach events, social media communications, and constituent services.Individuals may anticipate employment between August 2026 - November 2026.Examples of work performed include:Serving as a liaison for constituents.Responding to inquiries by seeking solutions to problems or assisting in communication with appropriate agency.Assisting in planning, coordinating, and staffing community outreach events, town halls, workshops, and meetings.Representing the office at community events and engaging with constituents, local organizations, and stakeholders.Helping prepare event materials, sign-in sheets, informational packets, and promotional items.Coordinating logistics for events including venue setup, outreach efforts, and follow-up communications.Maintaining relationships with community partners and assisting in identifying outreach opportunities within the district.Attending various local functions and meetings with supervisor to gather information, or on behalf of the supervisor, as a representative of the staff.Preparing and distributing press releases and other public information data.Assisting in creating and scheduling social media content for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn.Drafting captions, graphics concepts, event promotions, and community updates aligned with the office's messaging and priorities.Capturing photos and videos during events for digital communications and outreach purposes.Helping maintain an updated communications calendar and assisting with drafting newsletters, press releases, and outreach emails.Supervising maintenance of district office files including selection of newspaper articles and other source materials for files.Formulating replies to correspondence in draft or final form depending on the complexity of the issue.Advising supervisor of issues and projects in the district that require involvement to better serve the district.Reviewing all correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals for accuracy and quality of content.Other related duties as required.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.Knowledge of research techniques.Ability to pay attention to detail and review work for accuracy and quality of content.Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the efficient internal functioning of the unit.Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.Ability to handle confidential information.Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and maintain records.Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.Requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, communication abilities, and a passion for public service and community engagement.Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with community members, local organizations, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentMinimum qualifications include:A high school diploma or its equivalent; and/or equivalent combination of training and work experience.Preferred qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants that are bilingual in English and Spanish.Salary:Hourly rate of pay is $15.00Application deadline:Open until filled.Submission of application:Interested parties must submit a completed application via the Legislative Job Portal.Accommodation for disability:If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at .Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement.

Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.