Michigan Scheduler/Executive Assistant

United States Senate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Senator Elissa Slotkin in Detroit seeks an experienced Michigan Scheduler/Executive Assistant to manage the Senator's complex calendar across official and personal engagements. You will coordinate with the Chief of Staff and State Director to align the schedule with priorities, prepare briefing materials, and arrange travel logistics.

This is a fast-paced role requiring discretion and proactive time management.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and discretion are required.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Organize all requests for the Senator's time in Michigan.
• Coordinate travel and transportation logistics for engagements.
• Ensure the Senator is prepared for meetings with briefing materials.

Skills

Discretion

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Job description

The Office of Senator Elissa Slotkin is seeking an experienced, dedicated, high-performing professional to serve as Michigan Scheduler/Executive Assistant in her Michigan offices. This position is based out of Detroit, Michigan. The Michigan Scheduler/Executive Assistant is responsible for coordinating the Senator’s complex and demanding schedule across a wide variety of official and personal engagements in Michigan.

The Michigan Scheduler/Executive Assistant will play a vital role in managing the daily operations and time management of Senator Slotkin, working closely with the Chief of Staff, State Director, Director of Scheduling and other senior staff to ensure that the Senator’s schedule aligns with her priorities. This involves:

• Organizing all requests for the Senator's time in Michigan
• Ensuring the Senator is fully prepared for each meeting and event by coordinating with Senate staff to provide relevant briefing materials
• Coordinating logistics related to travel and transportation.

This position also includes responsibilities related to supporting the function of the Detroit Office and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess professionalism, discretion, and a proactive approach to managing the Senator’s time efficiently and effectively. Organizational excellence, multitasking, and problem-solving skills are critical and strong interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, and anticipate needs are key to succeeding in this fast-paced and high-stakes environment. The Michigan Scheduler/Executive Assistant will report to the Director of Scheduling.

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and candidates who have relevant experience and/or are directly impacted are encouraged to apply.