Employment

Full-Time Positions

• Senate Majority Staff - Deputy Caucus Services Director
  Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by Caucus Services Director, the Deputy Caucus Services Director assists the Caucus Services Director in leading and managing the Caucus Services staff. The Deputy Caucus Services Director assists with managing the day-to-day operations of Caucus Services staff and collaborates with the Caucus Services Director to develop overall caucus messaging, individual Member messaging, and implement strategic outreach plans for Majority Members.
• Democratic Member Office - Scheduler
  Under the direction of the Senate Member and the Chief of Staff, the Scheduler greets visitors, assists with answering incoming phone calls, distributes mail, assists with scheduling and coordination of meetings for the Senate Member, Chief of Staff, and other staff. The Scheduler is responsible for planning special district events for the Senate Member. The Scheduler may also assist in drafting correspondence and assist with constituent casework and special projects, as necessary.
• Senator Runestad - Constituent Relations Aide
  Under the direction of the Senate Member and Chief of Staff, the Constituent Relations Aide manages constituent casework for the Senate Member’s office, often serving as a liaison between constituents and state departments to resolve various issues for constituents. As necessary, the Constituent Relations Aide drafts newsletters and other correspondence; provides research; attends meetings; and answers incoming phone calls from constituents.

Part-Time Positions

• Senate Majority Staff - Caucus Services Intern
  Under the direction of the Senate Majority Caucus Services Director and supervised by the Deputy Caucus Services Director, the Caucus Services Intern serves as an assistant with Majority members and member offices as it relates to in-district constituent contact.
• Senator Cavanagh - District Intern (Paid)
  The individual will report to the District Director and will assist in the areas of legislation, communications, constituent affairs, and general office management. Some responsibilities will include attending and assisting with in-district events and meetings and provides services and referrals to constituents in the district. The individual represents the Senate Member and the districts legislative positions and priorities to constituents and in turn communicates constituent feedback to the member office team to contribute to the legislative process. The Intern would work primarily in the Senator’s district.
• Senator Santana - Scheduler
  Under the direction of Senator Santana and the Chief of Staff, the Scheduler oversees the Senator’s schedule and coordinates office attendance at District Events. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering incoming phone calls and addressing questions from constituents; assists with the scheduling and coordination of meetings and other events; assisting with the drafting of legislation and amendments; tracking a variety of bills throughout the legislative process; maintains office supplies; representing the Senator at district events; attending meetings on behalf of the Senator; and speaking publicly on legislative matters.

Michigan Senate Internship Program

The State of Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes funds to be used for the purpose of cultivating a legislative intern workforce that mirrors the diverse array of individuals that the Senate works with and serves. The Senate Business Office has established a program modeled after successful initiatives within other state and national agencies, aimed at fostering diversity and equity within our intern community and the Senate as a whole.

If you are interested in more information regarding the Michigan Senate Internship Program, click here to be taken to the Michigan Senate Internship Program Application Form.

Intern Positions

• Senator Bumstead - Intern
  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: legislative research and preparing and producing written and visual documents.
• Senator Chang - Intern
  The individual will provide assistance to the Senate Member ranging in the areas of legislation, communications, constituent affairs, and general office management. Some responsibilities will include: legislative research and preparing and producing written and visual documents.
• Senator Hauck - Intern
  The individual will provide assistance to the Senator and staff ranging in the areas of legislation, communications, constituent affairs, and general office management.
• Senator Runestad - Intern
  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: monitoring legislation, preparing written correspondence, and conducting legislative research.
• Senator Santana - Intern
  The individual will provide assistance to the Senator and staff ranging in the areas of legislation, communications, constituent affairs, and general office management.