The Michigan House of Representatives employs both full-time and part-time employees. Employees of the House of Representatives are Legislative employees who are excluded from the classified system of civil service employment.
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Representative Douglas Wozniak
Republican
The office of State Representative Doug Wozniak is currently looking to fill an internship position in their Lansing office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations pertaining to constituent relations and communications. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in job entry program. Strong applicants will possess a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is preferred but not required.
Intern work schedules are flexible, with a preference for work Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: [email protected]
Republican State Representative
Republican
The Michigan House of Representatives is currently looking to fill an internship position in a Republican Lansing office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in job entry program. Strong applicants will possess a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is preferred but not required.
Intern work schedules are flexible, with a preference for work Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session. Some travel to the district may be required.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: [email protected]
Representative Gina Johnsen
Republican
The office of State Representative Gina Johnsen is currently looking to fill an internship position in their Lansing office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in job entry program. Strong applicants will possess a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is preferred but not required.
Intern work schedules are flexible, with a preference for work Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session. Some travel to the district may be required.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: [email protected]
Representative Jason Hoskins
Democat
This is a part-time position in the Lansing offices of State Representative Jason Hoskins. The paid internship position allows for the intern to have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff with general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. The selected candidate will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment. This is an in-person position.
Pay: $15 per hour with up to 20 hours per week.
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in a job entry program. Strong applicants will have a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the legislature is preferred, but not required.
Paid intern work schedules are flexible, but generally take place Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session. Some travel to the district may be required.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: [email protected]
Clerk's Office
Non-Partisan
The Michigan House of Representatives is currently looking to fill multiple part-time Page positions in Lansing. We are seeking responsible and professional individuals to perform the following duties:
• Assist House Committee Clerks with committee meetings by:
• Preparing committee rooms and lobby area for daily use
• Distributing amendments and public testimony to members
• Operating Zoom for remote participants as needed
• Distribute documents in the House Chamber to Representatives during House Session
• Assist administrative staff with office tasks as assigned
Selected candidates will be working in a nonpartisan capacity for the Clerk of the House and assisting the House Committee Clerks and House Sergeant at Arms police department.
Pay: $16/hour, up to 20 hours per week
Schedule: The position will begin with an afternoon schedule during the fall with more shift opportunities becoming available later in the internship.
Immediate opening:
11:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
Starting January 7, 2025:
8:00am – 2:00pm, Tuesday – Thursday
11:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesday – Thursday
Or some combination of either.
*Please indicate in your application which shift(s) you are interested in. We may be able to accommodate different shifts on different days.
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in a job entry program. Strong applicants will have a positive attitude, previous office experience, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the legislature is preferred, but not required.
September 13, 2024
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: [email protected]
Representative Ranjeev Puri
Democrat
This is a part-time position in the Lansing office of State Representative Ranjeev Puri. Intern will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office legislative experience in a fast-paced environment. Hours are negotiable, 15-20 hours/week preferred. If applicable, this internship can be used to fulfill credit requirements.
Example of Duties:
• Aids in research and implementation of various communications efforts, such as e-newsletters, mailers, op-eds.
• Assists with digital media, (i.e. social media content, drafting posts, creating graphics).
• Assists with constituent services (i.e. constituent letters and casework).
• Aids the office by tracking bills and drafting messaging related to the legislative session.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in a job entry program. Strong applicants will have a positive attitude, previous office experience including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is desired but not required. Applicants should have a writing sample and references available upon request.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred applicants will have experience and/or interest in public relations, social media strategy, digital outreach, marketing, communications, and a genuine interest in the legislative process. Past experience with Canva or Photoshop, or other digital/graphic/design platforms is a major plus.
Paid intern work schedules are flexible. In-person work generally takes place Tuesday-Thursday when the House is in session. Option for hybrid schedule.
Pay: $15/hr with up to 20 hrs/week
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: [email protected]
All Michigan House of Representatives employees have a non-tenured, "at will" employment status. It is the policy of the House of Representatives to employ, by the Constitution and applicable federal or state statutes, qualified individuals without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability or any other categories or groups protected by law.
The Michigan House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michigan law prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability and or any other categories or groups protected by law. If an accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact the House Human Resources Office at (517) 373-3069. An individual needing accommodations must notify the employer in writing, within 182 days after the need is known. Persons denied equal opportunity based on these conditions may file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
The Michigan House of Representatives only accepts resumes for current position vacancies.