Legislative Assistant

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (D, MI-08) seeks a Legislative Aide or Legislative Assistant with healthcare policy and appropriations experience to join an active, driven legislative team and deliver results for the people of Mid-Michigan. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, adaptive, and a team player. 

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to MI08Jobs@mail.house.gov by close of business Friday, August 7.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and advancing legislative proposals and bills;
• Tracking committee and floor activity relevant to the LA’s policy portfolio;
• Developing and advancing policy letters, such as comment letters to agencies, on issues;
• Monitoring news and policy developments relevant to the issue area;
• Reviewing and recommending bills for co-sponsorship, and letters to co-sign;
• Helping supervise, plan, assign, and evaluate work of Legislative Correspondent, when applicable;
• Developing policy briefs, remarks, and other materials;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders relevant to the issue areas;
• Helping draft relevant letters as part of the constituent mail program;
• Helping organize legislative team trackers and recurring memos and meetings;
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience on the Hill or in a relevant role, with policy experienced preferred;
• 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;
• Strong writing, communications, and analytical skills;
• Health care policy experience, knowledge of and experience with the appropriations process, and Michigan ties are a plus.

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.