Pontiac Community Interviewer

Oakland University; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-driven initiative to support early childhood education as a Pontiac Community Interviewer. This casual position offers the opportunity to engage with the Pontiac community, gather valuable feedback, and contribute to the design of an infant-toddler center at Pontiac High School. You'll be part of a collaborative research team, where your insights will help shape vital resources for young children and their families. With flexible hours and a focus on community impact, this role is perfect for someone passionate about education and community engagement. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of young children!

Qualifications

• Extensive lived experience in Pontiac and interest in young children's education.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect community feedback through interviews or focus groups.
• Work as part of a community-led research team on the Baby PEACE project.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Digital Recorder Usage

Technology Adaptability

Education

Experience in Early Childhood Education

Proficiency in Spanish, Hmong, or Arabic

Job description

No benefits are associated with this casual position.

Position Information

Employee Group/Grade: Casual

Job Category: Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification: Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits)

Pay Schedule: Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.: 4

Employee's Effective Start Date: 10/17/2024

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type: 08/30/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive lived experience in Pontiac
• Have interest in education and/or care of young children, birth through age 3
• Responsible, dependable, and able to think on their feet and problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using a digital recorder or additional technology, such as Zoom, or ability to learn quickly

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interest in early childhood education
• Proficiency in Spanish, Hmong, or Arabic.

Position Purpose

The Oakland University-Pontiac Initiative, Early Childhood Education (OUPIECE) group and the Department of Human Development and Child Studies (HDCS) at Oakland University, in partnership with Pontiac School District (PSD), invite applications for the Pontiac Community Interviewer position to work on a newly funded project to co-design an infant-toddler center and resource hub at Pontiac High School (Baby PEACE).

Job Duties

As a Pontiac Community Interviewer, you will be a part of the community-led research team. We seek an individual who has extensive knowledge of the Pontiac community and is adept in collecting community feedback through interviews or focus groups (using a co-developed protocol) about the design of Baby PEACE. No prior research experience is needed. However, applicants must pass the CITI (human subjects research ethics) training prior to full hire. In addition, training on how to do focus groups and interviews will be provided.

Compensation: $25/hour for up to 100 hours across two years. Position begins immediately and ends on August 30, 2026.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date: 10/03/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Resume