Legislative Assistant (Committee) DFL Caucus

Legislative Assistant (Committee)

DFL Caucus

The DFL has a regular full-time Committee Legislative Assistant position available to provide administrative support duties for an assigned committee(s) with the DFL Caucus of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Committee duties include organizing hearing materials, recording committee actions, keeping committee minutes, and preparing committee reports.

Committee responsibilities are in addition to administrative support for assigned DFL members, including but not limited to scheduling, constituent services, some casework, and bill tracking.

Position requires excellent typing, spelling, and grammatical skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.  Position involves frequent public contact and regular communication with committee members, constituents, interested individuals, and legislative staff.  Strong customer service and good communication skills required, as well as the ability to be self-directed and remain focused to achieve short- and long-term work goals. PC experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office necessary. Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Somali, and English/Hmong strongly desired, as well as experience working with the relevant constituencies.

Understanding of state government and the legislative process helpful but not required.  Must have the ability to work long and irregular hours, especially during session.  BA/BS desired.

This is a full-time, at-will position that works in person with the possibility of some interim remote work consistent with House policies and department needs. Excellent benefits offered, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and holidays; paid parental leave; earned compensatory time or earned non-exempt overtime; employer paid life insurance; and optional disability insurance and tax-free expense accounts.

The House offers a competitive salary and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Starting classification and annual salary commensurate with relevant experience. Committee Legislative Assistant I - IV range $56,036.64 - $131,252.40. The starting salary range for an entry-level Committee Legislative Assistant I is generally between $56,036.64 and $61,182.24, depending on relevant experience.

To ensure consideration, cover letter and resume must be received by 5: 00pm Friday, November 20, 2026.  Send to:

EMAIL: DFL.jobs@house.mn.gov

Please indicate job title you are applying for in the subject line.

MAIL: DFL Personnel Committee

c/o Human Resources

3^rd Floor Centennial Office Building

St. Paul, MN 55155

Candidates with a disability who wish to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process may contact Kelly.Knight@house.mn.gov

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Salary/Compensation: $56,036 - $61,182 per year

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