Research Assistant - House Research Department (Temporary Position)

POSITIONS: This opportunity is for two student research assistants to support analysts in the Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Research assistants perform research tasks in a variety of public policy areas, depending on projects and issues that arise during the state legislative process. One position includes considerable work in education finance.

QUALIFICATIONS: An applicant must be a graduate student, or senior undergraduate, who is an enrolled student for fall 2024.

A successful applicant will have excellent writing and general research skills as well as a nonpartisan background. Database, spreadsheet, or similar experience is highly preferred for the research assistant position involving education finance. Experience or interest in the state legislature and public policy is also desirable.

ABOUT THE OFFICE: Minnesota House Research Department is a nonpartisan office that provides various legislative research, analysis, and legal services to the entire Minnesota House of Representatives. For more information, visit www.house.mn.gov/hrd/about.aspx.

TERM, HOURS, & PAY: The positions are part-time and temporary from fall 2024 to the end of May 2025. It is for an estimated 10-15 hours per week depending on office need. The schedule is flexible and involves a hybrid of remote and in-person work. The pay range is $27.60 to $37.39 per hour for graduate students, depending on educational level and qualifications, and $23.01 to $27.60 per hour for undergraduates.

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please submit a current (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) school transcript. References and a brief writing sample will be needed at the time of an interview. All applicants will be notified when hiring is completed.

Priority will be given to applications received by 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Please send application materials by email to:

HRDjobs@house.mn.gov
Note: please include the words "research assistant" in the email subject line.

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

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