3/4 Time Americorps Aide

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 13,392 - 17,856; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University Extension in East Lansing is seeking a temporary AmeriCorps member for the 4-H HealthCorps team to educate youth ages 8–18 on mental and emotional wellness through school lessons and community workshops.

The position is part-time, 28–32 hours weekly, October 2026 through September 2027, with two 9-month terms and possible conversion to on-call status after; duties include organizing SPIN clubs, delivering the curriculum, data collection, and opportunities to earn

Qualifications

• Passion for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Knowledge of youth development, volunteer recruitment, and program management.
• Outgoing, confident, and able to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment.
• Proven ability to work with diverse community members and constituents.
• Experience in program development and delivery to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lb of materials.
• Sensitivity to and ability to use culturally appropriate approaches for diverse populations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and to make occasional long-distance trips.
• Responsible for own transportation.
• Proficiency in technology: web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead 4-H SPIN clubs based on youth interests.
• Teach healthy lifestyle lessons in area schools using the approved curriculum.
• Recruit new youth to 4-H SPIN clubs.
• Attend family events to support healthy lifestyles programming.
• Collect and report monthly data (surveys, attendance, narratives) via MSU Extension system.
• Possibility to earn mental-health certifications and provide one-on-one career coaching.
• Attend bi-monthly training and other AmeriCorps, 4-H, MSU Extension events (up to 20% of total hours).

Skills

Youth development

Program management

Volunteer recruitment

Community outreach

Excellent communication

Cultural competency

Hybrid teamwork

Team collaboration

Data collection/reporting

Tools

Zoom

Qualtrics

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

Temporary or on‑call AmeriCorps member in the 4‑H HealthCorps team. Works part‑time, 28‑32 hours per week, from October 2026 to September 2027. Provides education on mental and emotional wellness to youth ages 8‑18 through classroom lessons and community workshops.

Term: Two 9‑month terms with a week break between. Upon completion of the second term, the position may be closed for three months or converted to on‑call. On‑call members may work up to 1,039 hours in any 12‑month period.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Organize and lead 4‑H SPIN clubs based on youth interests.
• Teach healthy lifestyle lessons in area schools using the approved curriculum.
• Recruit new youth to 4‑H SPIN clubs.
• Attend family events to support healthy lifestyles programming.
• Collect and report monthly data (surveys, attendance, narratives) via MSU Extension system.
• Possibility to earn mental‑health certifications and provide one‑on‑one career coaching.
• Attend bi‑monthly training and other AmeriCorps, 4‑H, MSU Extension events (up to 20 % of total hours).

Qualifications

• Passion for mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• Knowledge of youth development, volunteer recruitment, and program management.
• Outgoing, confident, and able to work in a fast‑paced hybrid environment.
• Proven ability to work with diverse community members and constituents.
• Experience in program development and delivery to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lb of materials.
• Sensitivity to and ability to use culturally appropriate approaches for diverse populations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and to make occasional long‑distance trips.
• Responsible for own transportation.
• Proficiency in technology: web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Work Hours

On‑call; may work evenings or weekends as required.

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.