Legislative Assistant (Temporary)

Legislative Assistant (Temporary)

DFL Caucus

Temporary 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 an hourly, at-will position that works in person. Benefits include earned sick and safe time, paid holidays based on hours worked, and earned non-exempt overtime. Starting classification and hourly rate commensurate with relevant experience.  Legislative Assistant I - IV hourly range is $23.01-$56.63 per hour commensurate with experience. The starting salary range for an entry-level Legislative Assistant I is generally between $23.01 and $25.31 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

To assure consideration, cover letter and resume must be received 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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