Capitol Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff

Michigan House of Representatives; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan House of Representatives seeks an Executive Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Chief of Staff, External Affairs Director and other senior staff in a fast-paced Capitol office. This hands-on role involves frequent in-person interaction with the Speaker, legislators, and staff, requiring discretion, organization, and ability to handle shifting priorities.

In-person work in the Michigan State Capitol is expected with occasional remote hours during

Qualifications

• Previous government/legislative office experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle priorities.
• Clear, concise communication in person, phone, and writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools.
• Reliability, punctuality, and follow-through.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily schedules and meeting logistics for senior staff.
• Coordinate events from small meetings to large gatherings.
• Track tasks, deadlines, and requests for timely completion.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread documents for accuracy.
• Greet and assist visitors in the Capitol office.
• Maintain organized physical and digital files for quick reference.
• Support office operations, ordering supplies and handling admin needs.
• Uphold confidentiality and discretion in all communications.

Skills

Org skills

Comms

Reliability

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

Michigan House of Representatives seeks an Executive Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Chief of Staff, External Affairs Director and other senior staff in a fast-paced Capitol office. This hands-on role involves frequent in-person interaction with the Speaker, legislators, and staff, requiring discretion, organization, and ability to handle shifting priorities.

In-person work in the Michigan State Capitol is expected with occasional remote hours during