Committee Administrator DFL Caucus

MN House Of Representatives; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

Paid sick, vacation, holidays

Paid parental leave

Compensatory time / overtime

Employer paid life insurance

Disability insurance option

Tax-free expense accounts

Job summary

MN House of Representatives seeks a full-time Committee Administrator to support a designated committee. The role involves planning public hearings, researching legislation, tracking bills, and managing the committee budget.

Strong communication with the chair, members, state agencies, and staff is essential. The position requires knowledge of state government, the legislative process, and the ability to work long, irregular hours, including during session.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of state government and legislative process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, especially during session.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Teams for remote hearings.

Responsibilities

• Plan public hearings and draft agendas.
• Conduct research and summarize key issues for committees.
• Track legislation and provide status updates to members.
• Administer committee budget and related financial records.
• Maintain communication between the chair, members, agencies, staff, and stakeholders.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Research skills

Education

BA/BS degree or relevant experience

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Committee Administrator

DFL Caucus

Full-time Committee Administrator position with the DFL Caucus of the Minnesota House of Representatives provide administrative services to ensure orderly and proper functioning of the assigned committee.

Duties include planning public hearings, conducting research, tracking legislation, administering the committee budget, and maintaining communication between the DFL committee chair, committee members, state agencies, legislative staff, interested individuals, and pertinent Senate committee(s).

Position requires knowledge of state government and legislative process. Position involves frequent public contact. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency in video conferencing applications such as Zoom and Teams for remote hearings/meetings preferred. Must have the ability to work long and irregular hours especially during session.

BA/BS degree or relevant experience required. Graduate or professional degree or equivalent experience in state government preferred.

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.

Committee Administrator I - III range $70,373.28 - $154,666.32. The starting salary range for an entry-level Committee Administrator I is generally between $70,373.28 and $77,410.56, depending on relevant experience.

To ensure consideration, cover letter and resume must be received by 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

EMAIL: [e-mail]

MAIL: DFL Personnel Committee

c/o Human Resources

3rd 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 [e-mail].

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