Legislative Assistant - House Research Department (Temporary Position)

The House Research Department is hiring a temporary, full-time legislative assistant for the 2025 legislative session. Job duties include:

- providing high-quality administrative and support services

- assisting with technical production of bill summaries

- trouble-shooting computer hardware, software, and network access issues for staff

- answering phones and helping walk-in clients

The ideal candidate will:

- be proficient with Microsoft Word and familiar with the Office Suite

- be able to learn new software and work processes quickly

- have an interest in solving IT problems and investigating solutions

- have excellent proofing skills and attention to detail

- work well independently and as part of a team

- be organized, responsible, and able to meet deadlines

Who we are: House Research is a nonpartisan research and legal services office, serving the entire Minnesota House of Representatives. Our staff assist House members and committees develop policy ideas and legislation.

Why work for House Research: We provide an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the lawmaking process in a nonpartisan and collegial environment. This position will begin in January and end in mid-May and can be up to 40 hours per week.

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.

The Research Department is an equal opportunity employer that values the unique contributions that candidates with diverse experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds can bring to their work.

To ensure consideration, a cover letter and resume must be received by Dec. 6, 2024. Email or send to:

E-mail: HRDjobs@house.mn.gov

(Important: Please include the words Legislative Assistant in the subject line of the email)

U.S. Mail: Editor/Publications Manager
House Research Department
3rd Floor, Centennial Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155

Please do not send duplicate applications.
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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