Employment

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Full-Time Positions

  • Senate Business Office - Assistant Sergeant at Arms
    Join a small, professional team responsible for the safety and security of Michigan Senators, staff, and visitors inside the historic Capitol Complex. Your primary role focuses on public relations, critical incident preparedness and response, monitoring security camera systems from the Operations Center, and serving as the initial point of contact for visitors and providing them with directions and assistance. May provide security and protection at legislative events occurring outside the Capitol complex as needed. This is stable, meaningful law enforcement work in a professional, nonpartisan setting where your experience makes a direct impact.
  • Senate Fiscal Agency - Fiscal Analyst
    The Senate Fiscal Agency, a nonpartisan agency of the Michigan Legislature, is seeking a Fiscal Analyst. Fiscal Analysts are responsible primarily for analyzing the State budget in support of the Michigan Senate.
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Full-Time Positions

  • Senator Cavanagh - Legislative Director
    Under the direction of the Senate Member and Chief of Staff, the Legislative Director develops and implements legislative initiatives on behalf of the Senate Member and monitors other legislative developments. More specifically, the Legislative Director attends committees and session; assists with drafting legislation, amendments, and communications materials; monitors bills throughout the legislative process; and testifies in legislative committees on behalf of the Senate Member. As necessary, the Legislative Director attends meetings and corresponds with officials, constituents, and special interest groups regarding legislation.
  • Senator Shink - Constituent Services Director
    Under the direction of the Member and Chief of Staff, the Constituent Service Director manages constituent casework for the Member’s office, often serving as a liaison between constituents and state departments to resolve various issues for constituents. As necessary, the Constituent Services Director drafts newsletters and other correspondence; holds office hours in the Member’s district; attends meetings; and answers incoming phone calls from constituents.
  • Senator Shink - Scheduler
    Under the direction of the Senate Member and Chief of Staff, the Scheduler greets visitors, answers incoming phone calls, distributes mail, maintains office supplies, and assists with the scheduling and coordination of meetings and other events. The Scheduler also drafts correspondence and assists with constituent casework and special projects, as necessary.
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Full-Time Positions

  • Senator Lindsey - Legislative Director
    Under the direction of the Senate Member and Chief of Staff, the Legislative Director develops and implements legislative initiatives on behalf of the Senate Member; monitors legislative developments; and supports the Senate Member’s communications and constituent outreach. More specifically, the Legislative Director attends committee and session, assists with drafting legislation, amendments, and talking points; monitors bills throughout the legislative process; and testifies in legislative committees on behalf of the Senate Member. As necessary, the Legislative Director attends meetings and corresponds with officials, constituents, and stakeholders regarding legislation.

Part-Time Positions

  • Senator Lindsey - Intern (Paid)
    The individual will provide assistance to the Senator and staff ranging in the areas of legislation, communications, constituent affairs, and general office management. Some responsibilities will include: assisting constituents in-person and by phone, preparing written correspondence, general office assistance, and monitoring legislation.

For additional employment opportunities pertaining to the Michigan Legislature, please visit the Michigan Legislative Council's Employment Opportunities page.

The Senate Business Office’s Human Resources department serves the HR needs of all offices within the Michigan Senate. Human Resources can be contacted at hr@senate.michigan.gov or 517-373-1675.

The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at hr@senate.michigan.gov or 517-373-1675.