Student Assistant (Let's Grow Michigan)

Job Title and Level: Student Assistant (Let's Grow Michigan)

City/County: Lansing/Ingham or Detroit/Wayne (Hybrid)

Type of Employment: Non Career

Pay Grade and Annual Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Brief Job Description:

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as a Student Assistant.

Public Engagement Job Description:
This student assistant will provide technical and administrative support for the Office of the Chief Growth Officer. Duties will include a wide range of support assignments, including event planning and execution, memo writing, stakeholder research, and policy research. This position will include interaction with state departments, legislator offices, and external partners. It is expected that the student will become familiar with division systems and procedures.

View the Public Engagement Position Description here 

Communications Job Description:
This student assistant will provide technical and administrative support for the Office of the Chief Growth Officer. Duties will include a wide range of support assignments, including learning to create and manage content for the Let’s Grow Michigan social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube). This position will include interaction with state departments, communications directors, and external partners. It is expected that the student will become familiar with division systems and procedures.

View the Communications Position Description here 

Note: Funding for this student position is approved through Fiscal Year 2024. There is a possibility for extension beyond September 30, 2024, but there is no guarantee. Employees classified as Student Assistants are limited to a maximum of 129 work hours per calendar month.

Work Location: This position may be based in the MEDC Building in the Lansing or Detroit office and may include a hybrid schedule. Candidates should confirm work location at the time of interview.      

Business Unit: Office of the Chief Growth Officer

Supervisor: Director of Communications & Director of Strategy & Public Engagement

Minimum Education Required:

Current enrollment in a college or university degree or certificate program specific to the area of opportunity or a related general field. Preferred majors: marketing, communications, journalism, or related major.

Minimum Experience Required:

No specific type or amount is required. 

How to Apply:

If you believe your qualifications meet the listed requirements and are interested in joining our team, please click on the link below and follow the NEOGOV instructions.

Student Assistant (Let's Grow Michigan)

Deadline for Response: Jun 30, 2024