Committee Clerk

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan House of Representatives seeks Committee Clerks responsible for the preparation, reporting and implementation of standing committee meetings, with assignments to several committees for a two‑year session. Knowledge of the legislative process is preferred though not required and the ability to manage multiple assignments, operate office equipment, and communicate effectively is essential.

Proficiency in Word/Outlook is required; teleconferencing enables remote participation.

Qualifications

• Must be professional, resourceful with strong administrative, organizational and clerical skills.
• Knowledge of the legislative process preferred, though not required.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and other programs; strong interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple assignments; operate various office machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate teleconferencing software to enable remote participation in committee meetings.
• Submit accurate reports to the Director of committee clerks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Telephone communication

Organizational skills

Clerical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Committee Clerks

Committee Clerks are responsible for the preparation, reporting and implementation of standing committee meetings. Each Committee Clerk is assigned several standing committees for a two-year legislative session. Committee Clerks ensure that committee meetings follow proper parliamentary procedure, the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives, standing committee rules and the Open Meetings Act. The applicant would also be responsible for operating teleconferencing software to permit remote participation in committee meetings and for submitting accurate reports to the Director of committee clerks.

Minimum Qualifications

The applicant must be professional, resourceful, and possess strong administrative, organizational, and clerical skills. Knowledge of the legislative process and a bachelor’s degree are preferred, though not required. Applicants must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other programs as well as interpersonal and telephone communication skills. Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple assignments as well as an ability to operate various office machines is required.

Salary Range

$46,000+ (commensurate with experience)

*The Michigan House of Representatives employs both full‑time and part‑time employees. Employees of the House of Representatives are Legislative employees who are excluded from the classified system of civil service employment.

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