Legislative Assistant I — Policy & Constituents Support

Minnesota Senate; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid time off

Job summary

The Minnesota Senate is seeking Legislative Assistant I positions to support a Senator with scheduling, communications, constituent casework, and legislative tracking. The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and excellent written and verbal communication.

It offers a fast-paced environment with on-site duties during the legislative session. The position is full-time with permanent appointment, located in the Minnesota Senate Building and Capitol.

Qualifications

• Degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, Social Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• Or one year of experience in state government, policy advocacy, written communication, legislative session in any capacity, office assistance, or related.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills to manage a Senator’s district with high constituent casework and full committee schedules.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Calendar, Zoom, and Indigov.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized technical and administrative support to a Senator, including scheduling and calendar management.
• Draft written communications to constituents, legislators, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Manage constituent casework and track legislation and priorities.
• Support general operations and administrative tasks for the Senator and staff.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and coordinate with team members during sessions.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong written & oral communication

Confidentiality & tact

Education

Degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, Social Science, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Calendar

Zoom

Indigov

Job description

The Minnesota Senate is seeking Legislative Assistant I positions to support a Senator with scheduling, communications, constituent casework, and legislative tracking. The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and excellent written and verbal communication.

It offers a fast-paced environment with on-site duties during the legislative session. The position is full-time with permanent appointment, located in the Minnesota Senate Building and Capitol.