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

This Tribal Food Liaison position will support the ongoing work of Wiba Anung by (1) participating in food sovereignty group meetings and work sessions, (2) reviewing project materials, (3) providing guidance and recommendations in the development of food sovereignty components and community facing materials, and (4) facilitating the community review of existing food resource guides. 

Desired Qualifications

-Knowledge of Indigenous food systems, foodways, and food sovereignty principles, ideally in connection with Michigan’s Tribal communities.
-Experience with community engagement/outreach, or facilitation, specifically within Indigenous settings.
-Established relationships with Tribal communities in MI or the Detroit ara, with the ability to connect project staff with community members for review and feedback.
-Ability to review written materials with a critical eye and offer clear, constructive feedback on cultural relevance, accuracy, and accessibility.
-Experience contributing to community-facing written materials.

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.

Work Hours

ON-CALL