Legislative Assistant

Legislative Assistant

DFL Caucus

Full-time Legislative Assistant position with the DFL Caucus of the Minnesota House of Representatives provides a variety of office, legislative, and constituent service duties for assigned DFL members. Duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling, constituent services, some casework, and bill tracking.

Position requires excellent typing, spelling, and grammatical skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.  Position involves frequent public contact and regular communication with constituents, interested individuals, and legislative staff.  Strong customer service and good communication skills required, as well as the ability to be self-directed and remain focused to achieve short- and long-term work goals.  PC experience and knowledge of Microsoft Word necessary.

Understanding of state government and the legislative process helpful, but not required.  BA/BS desired.

This is a full-time, at-will position that works in person with the possibility of some interim remote work consistent with House policies and department needs. Excellent benefits offered, including low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and holidays; paid parental leave; earned compensatory time or earned non-exempt overtime; employer paid life insurance; and optional disability insurance and tax-free expense accounts.

The House offers a competitive salary and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Starting classification and annual salary commensurate with relevant experience. Legislative Assistant I - IV range $48,034.80 - $118,249.44. The starting salary range for an entry-level Legislative Assistant I is generally between $48,034.80 and $52,838.40 depending on relevant experience. 

To assure consideration, send cover letter and resume by noon, ­­­Friday, December 20, 2024. Send to:

EMAIL: DFL.jobs@house.mn.gov

Please indicate job title you are applying for in your cover letter.

MAIL: DFL Personnel Committee

c/o Human Resources

3^rd Floor Centennial Office Building

658 Cedar Street

St. Paul, MN 55155

Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov

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