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Community Engagement Legislative Advisor (Legislative Analyst I) (U) (Vacancy)

City Of Columbus

Varies by positionfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

💰 $92,940/yr($61,940/yr – $92,940/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26-0836-V1

Department: 20 Columbus City Council

Division: City Council

Job classification: Legislative Analyst I (U)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Research

Summary

Under direction, this position is responsible for:
- Attending various community meetings to ensure Council maintains an accurate understanding of the community and its concerns.
- Developing and implementing strategies for increasing community engagement and participation in programs and events.
- Building and maintaining relationships with community members, local organizations, stakeholders, and partners to foster collaboration and support.
- Gathering and analyzing feedback from community members to assess the impact of programs and identify areas for improvement.
- Performing related duties as required.

Unclassified Positions:
A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process.

Examples of duties

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Prepares reports and analyses of proposed legislation;

Prepares reports, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence;

Prepares background studies and reports on current issues;

Conducts investigations, in-depth analyses, research and review of matters requiring legislative attention or decisions;

Attends hearings and other meetings as needed;

Prepares and maintains progress reports on various budget issues, capital improvement programs, government grants, and operating funds;

Oversees and maintains the citywide database and related electronic files including ordinances, resolutions, agenda, minutes, documents, public notices, appointments, and communications of the City Clerk;

Summarizes discussions, decisions, and key takeaways from meetings and hearings and, as necessary, distributes minutes;

Arranges meetings and conferences, prepares agendas, and contacts individuals for meetings; makes arrangements and reservations with various agencies and committees for meeting rooms;

Advises Council on operational and media matters;

Serves as a liaison to community and business organizations;

Maintains files and records of activities being conducted.