MEDC Corporate: Legislative Affairs Manager

Salary: $95,987.00 - $131,982.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 1804-26-MEDC019
Department: MI Economic Development Corp
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Description
Note: This is a MEDC Corporate position - This is not a State of Michigan classified position.

The Legislative Affairs Manager serves as a liaison between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Michigan's legislature, advocating for the MEDC's legislative priorities and statewide economic development initiatives. This role supports the MEDC's annual budget process and plays a key part in shaping and advancing government programs aligned with the organization's mission. The Manager maintains strong relationships with the Governor's Office, legislators, and legislative staff, assisting with committee hearings and other legislative functions. Additionally, the Manager leads legislative communications by identifying and engaging legislative offices & staff, monitoring policy developments, and ensuring timely, strategic responses to legislative changes that impact the MEDC and the state.
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This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required.
Required Education and Experience

Education:

This position requires a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Political Science, Communications, Business, or a related field.

Experience:

Five years of related experience.
Experience working with state legislative processes, including drafting legislation and the legislative budget process, public speaking, and/or experience in economic development or local government; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Updated: 2/28/24
01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Political Science, Communications, Business, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess at least five years of related experience working with state legislative processes, including drafting legislation and the legislative budget process, public speaking, and/or experience in economic development or local government; or equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

03

By selecting "Yes" below, you confirm that you are applying for a position with MEDC Corporate and acknowledge that this is not a State of Michigan classified role.

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience and provide specific examples of working with legislators, legislative committees, or government agencies. If none, please put N/A.
05

What types of legislation have you monitored, analyzed, or influenced in past roles? Please describe and provide examples. If none, please put N/A.
06

Describe your experience with the State of Michigan legislative and/or budget process. If none, please put N/A.
07

Describe your experience analyzing legislation, bills, and potential policy and provide examples. If none, please put N/A.
08

Please describe your experience in interpreting and responding to legislative requests and constituent inquiries. If none, please put N/A.
09

Did you attach a cover letter and detailed resume to your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.

• Yes
• No

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