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Job overview
State of Michigan is hiring a Courier. The State of Michigan Senate seeks a Courier to deliver and receive documents, supplies, and equipment, support Senate sessions, and assist with general office duties while adhering to policies and maintaining professionalism.
Key focus areas include Deliver and receive documents, supplies, and equipment for Senate offices, Attend Senate sessions and distribute session‑related documents, and Adhere to Senate policies and protocols while completing courier runs efficiently.
Preferred (not required): Telephone and Interpersonal Skills, Stress Management, Adaptability, and Confidentiality.
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Full job description
Under the direction of the Senate Business Office and the Facilities & Services Director, and supervised by the Courier Services Supervisor, the Courier provides a wide range of services including delivering and receiving documents, supplies and equipment, and assisting with general office duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Attends Senate sessions and assists with delivery of session related and other documents
- Receives and delivers documents, supplies and equipment for Senate offices
- Adheres to Senate policies and protocols
- Completes assigned Courier runs in a quick and efficient manner
- Assists General Services and Senate Business offices as needed
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with postal duties, including collecting and delivering mail, as needed
- Prepares, makes, and maintains session coffee during shift
- Assists with lifting and moving equipment and furniture as needed
- Performs other duties, as requested by the Director of the Senate Business Office, the General Services Manager, and the Courier Services Supervisor
- Must be at least 18 years old • High school graduate or equivalent required
- Must be enrolled in college, vocational school, or secondary education
- Prior responsible work experience preferred
- Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis
- Physical ability to lift and move equipment and furniture (up to 40 lbs) as needed, with or without assistance • Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain a pleasant demeanor under stressful conditions
- Ability to work outside of prescribed work hours when necessary
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work in a professional and nonpartisan manner
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with legislators and other elected officials, staff, vendors, and other agencies 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. STATUS: Hourly; May Qualify for Internship Credits HOURLY: $15.00 per hour GOVERNING CAUCUS: Nonpartisan This is a non-civil service, at-will position. Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be asked to complete a skills assessment. The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at 517-373-1675.
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