Legislative Internship Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $13.73 - $29.57 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Non Career
Job Number: 1803-26-EX15
Department: LEO-MSHDA
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
At MSHDA we pursue equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, religion, age, weight, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
The Student Assistant supports MSHDA's Legislative and Communication teams in the External Affairs Division by helping with the development, coordination and dissemination of information that advances the agency's housing priorities and public-facing initiatives. The position collaborates closely with Legislative Affairs and Communications providing hands-on support for public sector communications, including writing, research, events, stakeholder engagement and meeting or event preparation to help ensure MSHDA's work is clearly communicated and is responsive to legislators, partners, and the public.
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MSHDA is a Veteran Friendly Employer. Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:

1. Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.
2. Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
3. Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s), if you have completed any college/university.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Also, information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to MSHDA. Review more information regarding official transcripts.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by MSHDA for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, drug test and a financial disclosure review.
Note: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
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STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess professional work experience or internships in the areas of communications and legislative affairs?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe.
04
MSHDA's Ethical Standards, Conduct, and Disclosure of Interest is attached to this job posting. Please review this document. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority makes and buys mortgage loans, finances housing initiatives and administers a variety of federal and state programs requiring employees to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest. Do you believe that you may have an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest if offered a position?

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe the nature of the conflict.
06
Do you have any relatives working at MSHDA - in any division or work unit?

• Yes
• No

07
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, what is your relatives name and relationship?
08
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you current reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expensed are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you understand this job requires working onsite and that hybrid work is not an option?

• Yes
• No

10
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out. Do you certify that you did not use artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind completing this application?

• Yes
• No

11
Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and an official college transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

12
Civil Service Rule 2-7 requires all individuals who are not currently state employees submit to and pass a preemployment drug test prior to their appointment. In addition, Rule 2-7 stipulates that if an individual is given a conditional offer of employment fails or refuses to submit to the preemployment drug test, MSHDA must rescind the conditional offer of employment in writing, and the applicant is ineligible for appointment to the classified service for three years. Applicants will have 24 hours from the contingent offer to complete the drug test. The 24-hour requirement to complete the drug test begins once an applicant receives the formal conditional offer. Civil Service rules require individuals to submit to testing-even if you accept the conditional offer and later choose to rescind your acceptance. Failure to test within the allotted time will be considered a refusal to test. As a result, the offer will be rescinded, and you will be ineligible for appointment to the classified service for three years.Do you understand the requirements of the pre-employment drug testing, as well as the consequences of failing or refusing to submit to the test?

• Yes
• No

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