Legislative Assistant

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (D, MI-08) seeks a Legislative Assistant to join an active legislative team, drive results for the people of Mid-Michigan, and oversee the Congresswoman’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee work, along with other issue areas. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, adaptive, and a team player. This position will primarily cover a portfolio including transportation and infrastructure, energy and environment, domestic manufacturing, and labor, and may include other issue areas such as defense and national security.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and two writing samples as a combined PDF to MI08Jobs@mail.house.gov by 11am ET on Friday, September 4. The file name should use the following template: "FirstName Last NameKMR LA AppSep 2026."

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and advancing legislative proposals and bills;
• Overseeing the T&I Committee work;
• Tracking committee and floor activity;
• Developing and advancing policy letters, such as comment letters to agencies;
• Monitoring news and policy developments relevant to the issue areas;
• Reviewing and recommending bills for co-sponsorship, and letters to co-sign;
• Developing policy briefs, remarks, and other materials;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders;
• Helping draft relevant letters as part of the constituent mail program;
• Overseeing appropriations requests and priorities in relevant issue areas;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Has a minimum of 3 years of Hill or other relevant work experience;
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the legislative process and House procedures; 
• Exercises discretion and sound judgment in developing policy proposals and recommendations for the Member;
• Works cooperatively and communicates well across all departments in D.C. and the district;
• Conducts self in a professional manner, understanding that staff represent the whole office and the Member;
• Has strong writing, communications, and analytical skills;
• Has experience with transportation and infrastructure, energy and environment, domestic manufacturing, and/or labor policy;
• Committee experience, appropriations experience, and Michigan ties are preferred.

This is a full-time position. Title and base salary will be commensurate with experience. This office offers benefits including competitive options for health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement match; and student loan repayment.

This office is an equal opportunity employer and doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. No calls or drop-ins, please.