MEDC Corporate: Legislative Affairs Manager

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legislative Affairs Manager serves as a liaison between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Michigan’s legislature, advocating for MEDC legislative priorities and statewide economic development initiatives. The role supports the MEDC’s annual budget process and helps shape and advance government programs aligned with the organization’s mission.

The Manager maintains relationships with the Governor’s Office, legislators, and legislative staff, and assists with committee hearings and other legislative functions. The role also leads legislative communications by identifying and engaging legislative offices and staff, monitoring policy developments, and ensuring timely, strategic responses to legislative changes affecting the MEDC and the state.

This is a MEDC Corporate position, not a State of Michigan classified position. It is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may follow a hybrid schedule, with at least two days of in-office work required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Political Science, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between MEDC and Michigan’s legislature.
• Advocate for MEDC’s legislative priorities and statewide economic development initiatives.
• Support the MEDC’s annual budget process.
• Help shape and advance government programs aligned with MEDC’s mission.
• Maintain relationships with the Governor’s Office, legislators, and legislative staff.
• Assist with committee hearings and other legislative functions.
• Lead legislative communications by identifying and engaging legislative offices and staff.
• Monitor policy developments and ensure timely, strategic responses to legislative changes affecting MEDC and the state.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager