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Office of Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata

Requisition ID
2025-29311
# of Openings
1
Department
Youth Employment & Opportunity
Neighborhood
Boston
Posted Date
3/10/2025 11:30:00 AM
Post End Date
7/13/2025 11:59:00 PM
Position Type
Temporary Part-Time
Salary
USD $15.00/Hr.

Overview:

The City Council serves as a link between the citizens of Boston and their municipal government. Councilors assist constituents by connecting them to resources, services, and City departments, while advocating for all Bostonians. The 13 councilors are responsible for creating, passing, and amending local laws, as well as approving the City's budget each year.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Answer phones and emails in response to constituent service inquiries and work with the appropriate neighborhood liaison to find solutions.
- Assist with city council and office administration tasks, including managing citations, reviewing newsletters, entering data, filing, and other administrative duties as needed.

The Ideal Candidate for this Job:

- Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- Self-motivated problem-solver with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Adaptable in fast-paced and constantly changing environments.
- Commitment to serving the community.
- Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
- BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Boston residency required.

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.