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 Business Office - IT Operations Manager
    Under the direction of the Director of the Senate Business Office (SBO) and supervised by the Senate Information Services (SIS) Director, the IT Operations Manager manages the SIS Operations teams, Service Desk and Infrastructure, and supports the implementation of technology initiatives for the Michigan Senate. The IT Operations Manager coordinates day-to-day IT operations and works with the SIS Director to translate strategic objectives into operational plans and priorities. The IT Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the performance and alignment of IT Operations staff, ensuring effective communication of operational status, risks, and outcomes, and supporting the execution of initiatives to maintain reliable, efficient, and high-quality IT services.
  • Senate Business Office - Painter
    Under the direction of the Senate Business Office and the Facilities & Services Director, and supervised by the Facilities Manager/Master Electrician, the Painter performs various painting, finishing and redecoration projects, as assigned. Work requires considerable knowledge of the skillful use of hand and power tools. The Painter performs a full range of painting assignments using independent judgment and knowledge of painting, finishing, and wallpapering to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices specific to work duties.

Part-Time Positions

  • General Services - Courier
    Under the direction of the Senate Business Office and the Facilities & Services Director, and supervised by the Courier Services Supervisor, the Courier provides a wide range of services including delivering and receiving documents, supplies and equipment, and assisting with general office duties.
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Full-Time Positions

  • Senate Majority Staff - Digital Content Producer
    Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by the Communications Director, the Digital Content Producer assists with the functions of the digital media team. The Digital Content Producer plays a key role in capturing, producing, and distributing high-quality video content to support the Majority Caucus and member offices. This position ensures that Senate communications effectively engage the public through compelling visual storytelling, with a strong emphasis on videography, editing, and multimedia strategy.
  • Senate Majority Staff - Communications Specialist
    Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by the Majority Staff Director of Communications, the Communications Specialist is responsible for providing member offices with a full array of communications services including (but not limited to) writing press releases, media advisories, print and electronic newsletters, opinion columns, speeches, social media posts, constituent communications and other communication as requested; attending formal meetings related to member issues with a significant communications impact; and assisting in the creation, maintenance, and execution of a comprehensive communications plan.
  • Senate Majority Staff - Digital Specialist
    Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by the Majority Staff Director of Communications, the Digital Specialist is responsible for providing member offices with a full array of communications services including, but not limited to, writing social media posts, providing creative content for digital purposes, creating and placing digital ads, curating content from external sources, other communication as requested; attending formal meetings related to member issues with a significant communications impact; and assisting in the creation, maintenance, and execution of a strategic communications plan.
  • Senate Majority Staff - Policy Fellow
    Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by the Policy Director for the Majority Central Staff, the Policy Fellow researches complex policy issues as directed by the Policy Director. The Policy Fellow also supports Policy Advisors in staffing, policy writing, and Member Office initiatives. The Policy Fellow also serves as the main point of contact for all incoming policy and budget review requests.
  • Senate Majority Staff - Digital Outreach Strategist
    Under the direction of the Senate Majority Leader and supervised by the Majority Staff Director of Communications, the Digital Outreach Strategist will play a critical role in communicating directly to members’ constituents by developing and executing outreach strategies for the Senate Democratic Caucus and member offices; crafting, placing, and managing cross-platform outreach campaigns; optimizing outreach campaigns to meet strategic goals and key objectives, attending formal meetings related to member issues with a significant communications impact; and assisting in the creation, maintenance, and execution of a strategic communications plan.
  • Senator Cavanagh - 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 leads the coordination of meetings and other events for the Senator’s attendance, and other staff as assigned. The Scheduler also drafts correspondence and assists with constituent casework and special projects, as necessary.

Part-Time Positions

  • Senator Klinefelt - Intern (Paid)
    The individual will assist the Senator and Chief of Staff, ranging in the areas of legislation, communications, constituent affairs, and general office management. Some responsibilities will include preparing written correspondence, constituent casework, and administrative duties.
  • Senator McMorrow - District Intern
    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 district's legislative positions and priorities to constituents and in turn communicates constituent feedback to the member office team to contribute to the legislative process.
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Full-Time Positions

  • Senator Daley - District Director
    Under the direction of the Senate Member and Chief of Staff, the District Director manages the district schedule, attends meetings with and in place of the Senator, and assists the Senator with a variety of duties, including social media, appearances, policy preparation and formulation, and constituent relations both in the District and in Lansing. As necessary, the District Director drafts newsletters and other correspondence; attends meetings, and answers incoming phone calls from constituents.
  • 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.

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.