*Pending approval of the FY 2024-25 Budget by the City Council.* 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   JOB SUMMARY 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. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:        * Responsible for maintaining the Mayoral calendar in conjunction with 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 majority of governing body is in attendance, to provide assistance and hospitality as needed; * Assists 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:  * 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, Skills and Abilities:  * 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.