Who May Apply: Open to internal applicants only
Salary: For an entry-level Legislative Assistant, the annual salary will range from $46,271 - $77,424. Actual starting salary will depend on professional work experience, qualifications, and related legislative/government experience.
Telework: This position works on-site in the Minnesota Senate Building and Capitol during the legislative session.
Days of Work/Hours: Monday-Friday/8am-5pm during the legislative session, this position requires occasional evenings and weekends during the legislative session.
Appointment Type: Full-time/Permanent
Status: Unclassified/At-will
Department: DFL Caucus
Reports to : Legislative Support Supervisor
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 15th at 4pm.
Position Summary The Legislative Assistant will assist in daily operations by providing individualized technical and administrative support to Senator Susan Pha with scheduling, written and oral communication (to constituents, legislators, staff, media, governmental agencies, and lobbyists), constituent casework, legislative tracking, and general support.
We seek someone who is highly motivated, interested in the legislative priorities of the DFL caucus, and passionate about government while being committed to providing the best possible service, representation, and leadership to the Senator's constituents. An ideal candidate will be organized and capable of managing multiple work streams. This is a fast-paced work environment that requires adaptability and flexibility.
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Minimum Qualifications Degree in Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, Social Science, Public Policy, or related area of study.
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One (1) year of experience in state government, policy advocacy, written communication, legislative session in any capacity, office assistance, or related.
In addition to the qualifications listed above, applicants must demonstrate:
•Exceptional organizational and administrative skills to sufficiently manage a Senator's district with a high volume of 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 other virtual meeting programs.
Preferred Qualifications •Knowledge and understanding of the legislative process.
•Proficiency with the constituent response management software Indigov.
•Bilingual in any of these languages: Liberian, Hmong, Lao, Vietnamese
•Skills in social media, graphics design, photography
Competencies •Ability to actively listen, project a calm demeanor, and discern needs when speaking with constituents.
•Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
•Ability to navigate ambiguous work situations when limited information is available.
