State Senator District Coordinator

District Coordinator, Office of Senator Elect Sakakihara (California State Senate). Fremont, CA. Salary range $7,956 to $12,422 per month. Job posted November 4, 2026; filing deadline: until filled. BASIC FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Senator and the Chief of Staff, the District Coordinator serves as the supervisor of district office staff and performs duties including, but not limited to, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with staff, and overseeing the Senator’s schedule in the district. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with elected officials, community leaders, and business groups in the district. Develops a long-range calendar of district events. The District Coordinator oversees constituent casework and keeps reports. DUTIES: Under the direction of the Senator and the Chief of Staff, the District Coordinator will work jointly with the Capitol Chief of Staff to ensure that the Senator’s goals and objectives for the district are being carried out and addressed appropriately, in addition to supervising the operation of the Senator’s district office. The District Coordinator will also represent or staff the Senator at meetings, events, and functions with constituents, and community groups. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; respond to various types of correspondence; work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude; deliver excellent customer service. The District Coordinator develops district office protocols and procedures, and will establish a district office culture of excellence and respect; builds and maintains constructive relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders; organizes and structures employee duties and workload and supervises staff; communicates clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; designs, manages, and evaluates programs; and maintains a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff and the Member; and liaises with the Chief of Staff on staff performance assessments, trainings, skills development and performance management of district staff. DESIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: The ideal candidate will be familiar with the particular legislative district, the legislative process, as well as the structure and policies of state government; effective coalition building; application of social capital and asset-based community development; public relations; basic office computer applications and social media platforms; the Senate's personnel rules, policies, and best practices regarding staff supervision, sexual harassment, and Equal Employment Opportunities. Candidates must have great organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment. EDUCATION AND Q