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 - Infrastructure Supervisor
    This is an at-will, nonpartisan position in the Senate Business Office (SBO). The SBO oversees the general administrative operations of the Michigan Senate and includes the Facilities & Services, Finance, Human Resources, Office of the Director, Senate Information Services, and Senate Police departments. Under the direction of the Director of the Senate Business Office and Senate Information Services (SIS) Director, and supervised by the IT Operations Manager, the Infrastructure Supervisor manages and monitors all installed systems and infrastructure. The Infrastructure Supervisor manages and participates in the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of operating systems, application software, and system management tools. The Infrastructure Supervisor proactively ensures the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability by maintaining security, backup, and redundancy strategies. The Infrastructure Supervisor develops and maintains automation solutions and custom scripts to improve system efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and support the operational effectiveness of the Infrastructure Team. The Infrastructure Supervisor serves as the primary technical escalation point for the Infrastructure Team while coordinating work activities, infrastructure projects, upgrades, and maintenance activities. The Infrastructure Supervisor also manages the availability, integrity, and operational performance of infrastructure systems and related applications across multiple business units and technology platforms, ensuring business continuity and reliable service delivery.

Part-Time Positions

  • Senate Business Office - Afternoon 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.
  • 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.

Part-Time Positions

  • Senator McCann - Legislative Aide
    Under the direction of the Senate Member and the Chief of Staff, the Legislative Aide will be responsible for duties including, but not limited to, handling the Senate Member’s schedule; attending district events assisting with constituent casework and communication; drafting responses to constituent and legislative inquiries through letters, emails, and phone calls; assisting with administrative and reception duties such as greeting visitors, answering telephones, and distributing mail; and maintaining close contact with the Senate Member and Chief of Staff. Travel to Lansing on session days will be required.
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Full-Time Positions

  • 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

  • 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. Some responsibilities will include: monitoring legislation, preparing written correspondence, and conducting legislative research.
  • 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.