Professional Aide

Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship at Michigan State University seeks a community engagement guide to support the promotion of culturally grounded early childhood curriculum materials developed as part of a Tribal early childhood education research project.

Working collaboratively with project staff and community members, the employee will conduct final edits to curricular materials, develop a curriculum structure, draft layouts for materials with visuals and graphics, and make adaptations based on staff and community partner feedback. The employee will also develop a communication plan for promoting the curriculum within the Tribal community.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or other related field; Experience working with diverse community agencies, Experience creating promotional materials and communication plans

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Indigenous communities; Experience working on journalism and communication projects that support community-based projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://engage.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.