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Join our team organizing the 2025 Festival!
Community Science Programs Assistant
The MSU Science Festival, as part of the Michigan State University Office of University Outreach and Engagement, is hiring a Community Science Programs Assistant to support the development, promotion, and facilitation of public programming at the MSU Science Festival. This position will focus on developing and facilitating our BioBlitz and Community Clean Up Challanges for the 2025 Festival.
Terms: Seasonal, part-time (10-15 hours a week January – May), $16-18 per hour depending on experience.
Flexible remote scheduling January – February. This position will require in-office hours leading up to and during the festival in March and April.
Start date: January 2, 2025
End date: June 6, 2025
Responsibilities include:
- Designing citizen/community science programs for all ages and backgrounds in STEAM
- Setting up and managing iNaturalist and Litterati accounts and projects
- Building relationships with partnering locations for BioBlitz and Community Clean Up Challenges from MSU and educational institutions across the state
- Assisting with festival event planning; including venue reservations, vendor coordination, event floorplan creation, event set up/tear down, and other event logistics
- Providing editorial support for print, web, and other digital materials
- Providing on-site assistance with festival operations throughout March and April events
- Assisting with program evaluation and reporting
- Collaborating with other festival staff members to ensure the success of all programs and events
Required qualifications
- Current enrollment in a degree program at Michigan State University
- Event planning or stage management experience
- Ability and comfort using a wide range of Microsoft Office software
- Attention to detail, including fact-checking, and maintaining schedules
- Must be able to stand and walk for longer periods of time and be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Flexible weekend availability on weekends during the month of April
- Possess a current, valid US driver’s license or equivalent
Desired qualifications
- Familiarity with iNaturalist, Litterati, and other community/citizen science programs
- Experience developing and facilitating educational programs
- Experience with public speaking
- Volunteer management experience
- Experience with database management (Microsoft Access and Excel)
- Experience with program evaluation methods and practices
Application process
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email Katherine Prokopchuk (hagmanka@msu.edu).
Application deadline
Please apply by Monday, December 16
Volunteer Program Assistant
The MSU Science Festival, as part of the Michigan State University Office of University Outreach and Engagement, is hiring a Volunteer Program Assistant to support the organization and facilitation of MSU Science Festival Public and K-12 events for the 2025 season. This is a seasonal, part-time position beginning in December/January and extending through the beginning of June 2025.
Terms: Seasonal, part-time (10-15 hours a week January – May), $16-18 per hour depending on experience.
Flexible remote scheduling January – February. This position will require in-office hours leading up to and during the festival in March and April.
Start date: January 2, 2025
End date: June 6, 2025
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with identifying volunteer needs and opportunities
- Developing volunteer position descriptions
- Promoting volunteer opportunities and recruiting volunteers
- Overseeing volunteer signup, scheduling, and onboarding processes
- Designing and leading volunteer training sessions
- Leading Volunteer Promotional Street Team
- Assisting with the distribution of marketing materials statewide
- Overseeing Festival set up and tear down during STEAM Expo Weekend April 5 & 6
- Delegating tasks to volunteers throughout festival events
- Assisting with Festival evaluation processes
- Assisting with other various tasks in support of the 2025 Festival
Required qualifications
- Current enrollment in a degree program at Michigan State University
- 1-2 years of experience in event planning, stage management, or related fields
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and comfort using a wide range of Microsoft Office software
- Attention to detail, including fact-checking, and maintaining schedules
- Must be able to stand and walk for longer periods of time and be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Possess a current, valid US driver’s license
Desired qualifications
- Background in or interest in the STEAM disciplines
- Experience with program evaluation methods and practices
Application process
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email Katherine Prokopchuk (hagmanka@msu.edu).
Application deadline
Please apply by Monday, December 16