Public service, strategy, and community impact in Western PA.

District Office Director / Chief of Staff for State Rep. John Inglis. Organizer and coalition-builder focused on delivering results for working families across Allegheny County and beyond.

Pittsburgh, PA • jamie@jamiesmithpa.com
Jamie Smith headshot
10+ yrs
in public service
20+
municipal & nonprofit partners
$250k+
budgets stewarded
County Auditor
2020–2024

About

Jamie (James Patrick Smith Jr.) is a district office director and chief of staff based in Pittsburgh. He manages constituent services, events, and legislative priorities for State Representative John Inglis. He has led organizing programs, chaired a county party, and served as a county auditor. His work focuses on coalition-building, strengthening casework systems, and using data-driven outreach to deliver results.

He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2016.

Selected Work

District Office Director / Chief of Staff — PA House (38th)

Leads constituent services, casework systems, and legislative support for Rep. John Inglis; coordinates events and community partnerships.

  • Built intake → resolution pipeline to speed case closures.
  • Coordinated grants & letters of support for local projects.
  • Managed outreach calendars and stakeholder communications.

Organizing Director — Rep. Chris Deluzio

Directed field organizing and volunteer engagement; increased vote share while other races declined.

  • Structured canvass routes and data tracking for scalability.
  • Mobilized cross-district coalitions and issue advocates.

County Auditor — Indiana County (2020–2024)

Oversaw financial transparency and accountability across county departments.

Chair — Indiana County Democratic Committee

Expanded ballot access, increased fundraising capacity, and strengthened precinct-level operations.

Projects & Initiatives

Constituent Services Modernization

Designed and implemented workflows, templates, and dashboards to streamline case management and improve accountability.

Grants & Letters of Support

Partnered with municipalities and nonprofits to develop competitive grant applications and articulate community impact.

Digital Outreach Toolkit

Created digital templates, engagement flows, and analytics systems to expand reach through newsletters and events.

Speaking

Jamie Smith regularly speaks on topics including local government, constituent services, grassroots organizing, digital strategy, and community impact. His presentations combine practical experience with strategic insights, offering audiences concrete tools they can apply in their own work. He has engaged community groups, nonprofit boards, advocacy organizations, and campaign teams across Pennsylvania.

Speaking opportunities include panels, trainings, workshops, and keynote addresses. Audiences range from students and emerging leaders to experienced practitioners in public service and civic engagement. Smith emphasizes collaboration, accessibility, and actionable strategies that strengthen democratic participation.

Constituent service systems Grant writing & framing Volunteer operations Digital communications Coalition building Public service leadership

Contact

Direct

Email: inquiry@jamiesmithpa.com
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Press & Appearances

For media or appearance inquiries, please reach out directly at inquiry@jamiesmithpa.com.

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