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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 2026 season. This is a seasonal, part-time position beginning in February and ending in May of 2026.
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
- Assisting with Festival evaluation processes
Ideal qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a degree program at Michigan State University (required)
- Experience with volunteer or community engagment programs
- 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
Dates & Compensation
Dates: February 1 - May 16, 2026
Hours: 10-19 hours weekly
Compensation: $14-$16 hourly depending on experience
How to Apply
Application requirements
Send a resume and cover letter to Katherine Prokopchuk at hagmanka@msu.edu
Communications Assistant
The MSU Science Festival, as part of the Michigan State University Office of University Outreach and Engagement, is hiring a Communications Assistant to support the promotion of MSU Science Festival Public and K-12 events for the 2026 season. The Communications Assistant will capture and share the stories of MSU Science Festival presenters, community partners, and attendees through a wide variety of media outlets and platforms to promote and create public awareness about the festival. This is a seasonal, part-time position beginning in February and ending in May of 2026.
Responsibilities include:
- Social media and newsletter content development to support festival promotion
- Capturing Science Festival events through photography and video
- Assisting with writing and distribution of press releases
- Providing editorial support for print and digital materials
- Website content management support
- Media support and scheduling of interviews with festival staff and presenters
Ideal Qualifications
- Current enrollment at Michigan State University (required)
- Skilled in photography, videography, and content development for a wide variety of formats
- Experience conducting interviews and telling stories across a variety of formats
- Experience working with Lansing-area news and media outlets
- Experience managing and growing social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Excellent 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
- Flexible weekend and afternoon availability during the month of April
- 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
Dates & Compensation
Dates: February 1 - May 16, 2026
Hours: 10-19 hours weekly
Compensation: $14-$16 hourly depending on experience
How to Apply
Application requirements
Send a resume and cover letter to Katherine Prokopchuk at hagmanka@msu.edu
Event Assistants
The MSU Science Festival, as part of the Michigan State University Office of University Outreach and Engagement, is hiring Event Assistants to support the facilitation of MSU Science Festival Public and K-12 events for the 2026 season. This is a seasonal, part-time position beginning in Marh and ending in May of 2026. Four positions are available.
Responsibilities include:
- Distributing marketing materials throughout the Greater Lansing area
- Setting up event infrastructure (moving tables and chairs to match floor plans, haning light event signage, etc.)
- Serving as a festival representative at festival events, supporting presenters and volunteers
- Supporting various event tasks including but not limited to hosting hands-on activities, providing visitor support, and distributing surveys at events
Ideal qualifications
- Current enrollment at Michigan State University (required)
- Flexible weekend and afternoon availability during the month of April (required)
- Must be able to stand and walk for longer periods of time and be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (required)
- Possess a current, valid US driver’s license (required)
- 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
Dates & Compensation
Dates: March 1 - May 16
Hours: 5-19 hours weekly
Compensation: $14 hourly depending on experience
How to Apply
Application requirements
Send a resume and cover letter to Katherine Prokopchuk at hagmanka@msu.edu