Public Service Fellow- Unclassified

Job Description

This position provides core administrative, clerical, and project-tracking support to the Executive Office, with a primary focus on supporting the work of the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff. Responsibilities include managing Executive Office internal communications and documentation, producing memos, compiling Mobile Office program data, and tracking progress toward strategic plan milestones. The role also coordinates incoming speaking engagement and voter education requests, identifying appropriate senior staff or speakers team members to fulfill them. Approximately 40% of the role supports event staffing, logistical coordination, and preparing materials for partner engagement. This position ensures the smooth flow of information, internal coordination, and accurate reporting across the department.
This position is a limited term appointment with an expiration of December 31st, 2026. Limited term appointments may be extended beyond or expire before the expected expiration date above.
Position Description - Public Service Fellow
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Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in political science, public policy or related field
Alternate Education and Experience

Masters degree in Public Policy/Administration, Communications, Business or related field preferred.
Additional Requirements and Information

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
As outlined by Civil Service, an official transcript must bear the applicant's name, college, or university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, or letterhead), date and name of the conferred degree and registrar's signature. Transcripts that do not meet these requirements are considered unofficial. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.
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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Upon appointment to the position the following benefits options are available:
Elect the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option.
Waive the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option.
Waive the Civil Service Benefits Agreement Option

With Sick Leave Accrual for Long Term Disability (LTD).
01 Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?
Yes
No
02 If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none". 03 Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none". 04 Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.

I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
05 Are you Multi-Lingual?

Yes
No
06 If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please select any languages you are proficient in. You are able to select more than one.

Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
Vietnamese
Other
None
07 Did you remember to attach an updated resume, cover letter and official transcripts (if applicable) to your application?

Yes
No
* Required Question
Employer: State of Michigan
Department: Department of State
Address: SOSEmployment@michigan.gov P.O. Box 30775 Lansing, Michigan, 48909