Open Positions
The Michigan House of Representatives employs both full-time and part-time employees. Employees of the House of Representatives are Legislative employees who are excluded from the classified system of civil service employment.
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Republican Caucus
Republican Caucus
Legislative Aide/Policy Services
Office
Republican Representative
Caucus
Republican
Description
The Legislative Aide/Policy Services performs research and assists with the development of legislation to help the Member accomplish their legislative agenda. This individual must be familiar with the legislative process, government operations, and the nature of the constituency. This individual attends meetings on behalf of the Representative, will staff committee meetings, and plans district meetings.
This individual will handle legislation and constituent work including researching legislation to solve district issues, communicating with constituents via phone, email and newsletters, and speaking on behalf of the Representative to constituents. This individual performs administrative responsibilities as needed. This individual must have an ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgment, make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Each individual Representative determines the scope of assigned authority within the office and the Representative's Legislative Aide/Policy Services must be able to adapt and respond to demands on ever-changing issues on the legislative agenda and importance to the communities represented.
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Minimum Qualifications
The applicant must be dependable, professional, detail-oriented and possess strong administrative, organizational, and clerical skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess the ability to learn other software applications as needed. The applicant needs to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, capable of assuming responsibility without direct supervision or direction, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also have a bachelor’s degree and must have government experience with an expertise in state issues.
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: HumanResources@house.mi.gov
Democratic Caucus
Democratic Caucus
Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
Office
Representative Tonya Myers Phillips
Caucus
Democratic
Description
The Legislative Aide/Constituent Services position requires the individual to perform administrative duties, which include maintaining positive relationships with constituents, answering constituent phone calls, emails, and mail, coordinating with state departments to resolve constituent issues, coordinating the Representative's schedule, writing and tracking correspondence, and managing the office. Other responsibilities include helping plan district events, monitoring major district happenings, writing social media posts, working on legislative initiatives, and handling special projects. The Legislative Aide/Constituent Services may be asked to perform other administrative duties, as assigned.
In-person work in Lansing and in the legislative district (Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park) is required. Duties in the legislative district include attending community meetings, stakeholder meetings, the Representative's community office hours, town halls, education walks, or similar events.
Employment is 40 hours per week with flex scheduling available as attendance at evening and weekend events is routine.
This position includes a salary and a generous benefits package that can be found here.
Salary Range
Negotiable/commensurate with experience
Minimum Qualifications
The applicant must be professional, resourceful, and possess strong administrative, organizational, and clerical skills. They must have excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills. The applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess the ability to learn other software applications as needed. The applicant needs to be self-motivated, friendly, detail-oriented, comfortable working with teams, able to assume responsibility without direct supervision, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, often-changing, political environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more of the following qualifications is preferred, though not required:
Legislative or governmental experience, community organizing experience, and/or a bachelor’s degree are preferred, though not required.
*Please include resume, cover letter and 1-3 references when applying.
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: HumanResources@house.mi.gov
Non-Partisan
Non-Partisan
Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
Office
Sergeant-at-Arms
Caucus
Non-Partisan
Description
The Michigan House of Representatives Sergeant-at-Arms Police Agency is currently accepting applications for Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. This full-time law enforcement position involves dignitary protection, threat assessments and investigations. We are looking for a candidate with law enforcement experience, a positive and professional demeanor, good moral character, and sound judgement.
The predominant work schedule is Monday thru Friday, with weekends and state holidays off. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms work under the supervision of the Chief of Police, at the direction of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Salary Range
$61,800
Minimum Qualifications
• US Citizen
• MCOLES certified or eligible for re-certification
• Minimum of four years of law enforcement experience. Military experience may be considered towards this four years requirement
• Certified or able to be re-certified in Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED
• Possess an associate degree, with bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Basic computer skills and investigative experience is preferred
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: HumanResources@house.mi.gov
All Michigan House of Representatives employees have a non-tenured, "at will" employment status. It is the policy of the House of Representatives to employ, by the Constitution and applicable federal or state statutes, qualified individuals without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability or any other categories or groups protected by law.
The Michigan House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michigan law prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability and or any other categories or groups protected by law. If an accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact the House Human Resources Office at (517) 373-3069. An individual needing accommodations must notify the employer in writing, within 182 days after the need is known. Persons denied equal opportunity based on these conditions may file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
The Michigan House of Representatives only accepts resumes for current position vacancies.