Employment

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Full-Time Positions

  • Senate Business Office - Assistant Sergeant at Arms - Public Safety
    Under the direction of the Director of the Senate Business Office and supervised by the Sergeant at Arms/Chief of Police and the Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Lieutenant of Public Safety, the Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer - Public Safety is an MCOLES certified Police Officer for the Michigan Senate Police Department (MSPD). The Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer - Public Safety provides safety and security for Senators, staff, and visitors of the Senate in and around the Michigan State Capitol building and all other Senate office buildings; attends sessions of the Senate, committee meetings, and other Senate events providing security and related services as needed or assigned. The Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer - Public Safety primary focus is on public relations, Senate Committee room coverage, routine patrol of Senate buildings and providing emergency response as needed. The Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer - Public Safety will cross-train and job-rotate with the Assistant Sergeant at Arms/Police Officer Operations team to assure complete coverage of each post and assignment.
  • Senate Business Office - Assistant Sergeant at Arms - Operations
    Under the direction of the Director of the Senate Business Office and supervised by the Sergeant at Arms/ Chief of Police (Chief of Police) and the Lieutenant of Operations, the Assistant Sergeant at Arms Operations is an MCOLES certified Police Officer for the Michigan Senate Police Department (MSPD). The Assistant Sergeant at Arms Operations provides safety and security for Senators, staff, and visitors of the Senate in and around the Michigan State Capitol building and all other Senate office buildings; attends sessions of the Senate, committee meetings, and other Senate events providing security and related services as needed or assigned. The Assistant Sergeant at Arms Operations primary focus is on critical incident preparedness, coordinating the response to a disaster, emergency or active shooter event, and recovery from an event. The Assistant Sergeant at Arms Operations will cross-train and job-rotate with the Assistant Sergeant at Arms Public Safety team to assure complete coverage of each post and assignment.
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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.
  • Senator Moss - Constituent Services and District Director
    Under the direction of the Senate Member and Chief of Staff, the Constituent Services and District Director will serve as the proxy for the Senator member in the district. The Constituent Services and District Director will be responsible for planning and ensuring the development, maintenance and execution of the Senate Member’s district outreach and constituent services.

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.
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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.