Michigan House of Representatives
PRESS SECRETARY
(Speaker of the House)
Job Description
This is an at-will, partisan, senior level position who leads the Speaker of the House’s personal communication efforts. The Press Secretary communicates the Speaker’s position to the media, schedules interviews, responds to media requests, advises the Speaker on communication strategies, manages multiple social media accounts, and drafts all public comments and correspondence. The individual must be able to work closely with legislators, staff, and coordinate with the caucus communications department. The position requires in-person work Monday-Friday, with occasional remote work as directed by the Chief of Staff or Speaker and will require work on some nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the position, a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is required.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Acts as a point of contact for media outlets interested in the Speaker of the House and House Republicans
· Prepares briefing documents and background information ahead of public comments
· Provides counsel to the Speaker with all public comments
· Provides initial drafts of all speeches, press releases, opinion editorials, and other public comments
· Monitors news coverage of the Speaker and provides strategic advice on shaping coverage
· Speaks to the media on the Speaker’s behalf as an official spokesperson
· Assists with constituent correspondence, internal messages, or personal communication as needed
· Monitors and tracks relevant federal and state legislative developments, political news, and media coverage to keep informed
· Attends director level meetings to assist in completing the weekly/monthly agenda
· Performs other duties assigned
Required Education and Experience
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Three or more years of communications, legislative, or other relevant experience preferred
· Must possess strong research, writing, analysis, and oral presentation skills
· Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
· Experience working with different personalities and a multitude of issues is required
· Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines
· Must be able to learn legislative districts and state political processes
· Familiarity handling a demanding schedule and organizing large amounts of information preferred
Alternate Education and Experience
Submission of Application
Qualified applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
or email: HumanResources@house.mi.gov
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Additional Requirements and Information
All Michigan House of Representatives employees have a non-tenured, "at will" employment status. It is the policy of the House of Representatives to employ, by the Constitution and applicable federal or state statutes, qualified individuals without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability or any other categories or groups protected by law. If an accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact the House Human Resources Office at (517) 373-3069. An individual needing accommodations must notify the employer in writing, within 182 days after the need is known. Persons denied equal opportunity based on these conditions may file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
ASSISTANT
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Still Open
Job Description
Description:
The Michigan House of Representatives Sergeant-at-Arms Police Agency is currently accepting applications for Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. This full-time law enforcement position consists primarily of dignitary protection for State Legislators, threat assessments and investigations. Predominant work schedule is Monday thru Friday, with weekends and State Holidays off. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms work under the supervision of the Chief of Police, at the direction of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Salary Range:
•Starting annual salary of $60,000, with health benefits and retirement options.
General Caucus:
•All positions are at-will, non-partisan, and full time.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be;
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•MCOLES certified or eligible for re-certification
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Minimum of four (4) years of law enforcement experience. Military experience may be considered towards this four years requirement.
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Certified or able to be re-certified in Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED.
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Possess an associate degree, with bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
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Basic computer skills and investigative experience is preferred.
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Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
Additional Requirements and Information
This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all of the duties required of this position. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, and the listed duties are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
This is a non-civil service, at-will position.
Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
PO Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909
Email: HumanResources@House.MI.gov
Updates will be posted here:
STATE SUPERINTENDENT
POSITION OPEN
"A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN"
APPOINTED BY STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Current Republicans on Board
Tom McMillin - Rochester Hills
Nikki Snyder - Goodrich
Superintendent of Public Instruction is an unclassified constitutional officer rather than a classified civil-service employee (see FY 2025 appropriation line showing the office has 6 unclassified FTEs)
legislature.mi.gov.
Application deadline: August 5 2025, 5 p.m. EDT
1st-round interviews: Week of August 18 2025
Final interviews (public): Week of August 25 2025
Formal appointment vote: September 9 2025
Superintendent takes office: October 4 2025
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🔴 Republicans
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Tom McMillin (R – Oakland Township)
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Title: Board Member
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Email: McMillinT1@michigan.gov
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Term expires: 1/1/2033
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Nikki Snyder (R – Goodrich)
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Title: Board Member
(Contact info pulled from general directory, as her page didn't list details separately)
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🔵 Democrats
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Pamela Pugh (D – Saginaw)
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Title: President
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Email: pughp@michigan.gov
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Term expires: 1/1/2031
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Ellen Cogen Lipton (D – Huntington Woods)
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Title: Co‑Vice President
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Email: liptone@michigan.gov
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Term expires: 1/1/2029
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Tiffany D. Tilley (D – West Bloomfield)
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Title: Co‑Vice President
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Email: tilleyt@michigan.gov
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Term expires: 1/1/2027
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Judith Pritchett (D – Washington Township)
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Title: Secretary
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Email: PritchettJ1@michigan.gov
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Term expires: 1/1/2027
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Mitchell Robinson (D – Okemos)
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Title: NASBE Delegate
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Email: RobinsonM36@michigan.gov
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Term expires: 1/1/2031
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