Liaison to the Mayor and Council

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Our Core Values We LOVE DeSoto

• L•We lift up our community •O•We take ownership of our collective performance •V•We value and respect all employees •E•We empower employees to grow The purpose of the position is to act as a professional liaison between the general public, Council, and Mayor.

The Liaison to the Mayor and Council will carry out specific duties connected with the Mayor's office. Organize civic events and hospitality, including customer service to the public, city employees, and council members. Responsible for maintaining the Mayoral calendar in conjunction with the City Secretary's office staff; Serves as the liaison between the general public, Council, and Mayor to assist residents navigating through City services and works to build better working relationships between Council and constituents; Coordinates Mayoral meetings and social engagements with elected officials and community groups such as schools, churches, businesses, etc., and communicates the details of these events to all pertinent parties, both internal and external; Establishes and maintains mailing lists of internal and external contacts for Mayoral communications, social functions, and community events; Attends all agreed-upon conferences with the Mayor and Council when the majority of the governing body is in attendance, to provide assistance and hospitality as needed; Assists the Mayor with projects and specific administration duties directly related to the operation of the Mayor's Office; Assists Mayor and Council with Town Hall Meetings as needed; Researches and provides background information for Mayoral appearances, Civic Events, Speeches, and Citizen appeals; Performs other assigned duties. Associate's Degree or equivalent; 2 years of experience in local government; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and Valid Driver's License Knowledge of City policies and procedures; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to perform tasks with minimal direct supervision; Ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and in public settings; with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials; Ability to work independently and as a part of a team; coordinating projects and tasks; Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.