Youth Engagement Coordinator / Office Coordinator I

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University invites applications for a Youth Engagement Specialist to support the HERA Coordinating Center. The role focuses on increasing participation among 18-24-year-olds, recruiting diverse reviewers, and coordinating training, communications, review activities, and compensation.

Work closely with Center Directors, the Director of Community Engagement, and the HERA Community Advisory Board; serve as a liaison with youth-focused organizations and onboarding of National Advisory

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and youth-serving organizations.
• Experience supporting youth engagement or CBPR.
• Experience in academic or higher education settings supporting research or community programs.
• Ability to recruit and coordinate reviewers, volunteers, or advisory participants.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and coordinate youth reviewers and maintain training materials.
• Coordinate reviewer training, communications, and compensation.
• Serve as liaison with youth-focused organizations and advisory committees.
• Support onboarding of National Advisory Committee members.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Relationship building

Leadership support

Education

Knowledge equivalent to first two/three years in college

Public health / psychology / youth development coursework

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Web-based research tools

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Youth Engagement Coordinator

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a collaborative and highly organized Youth Engagement Specialist to support the Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) Coordinating Center, a national initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The HERA Coordinating Center supports research that advances health equity through community-centered, action-oriented, and systems-level approaches. The position will work closely with the Center Directors, Director of Community Engagement, and the MSU HERA Community Advisory Board to increase participation among young adults ages 18-24; recruit and maintain a diverse pool of community and youth reviewers; and coordinate reviewer training, communications, review activities, and compensation. The position will also support the onboarding and ongoing participation of National Advisory Committee members and serve as a liaison with youth-focused organizations.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical school or related field; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in customer service or in performing tasks related to the area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with youth and youth-serving organizations, including youth advisory groups, leadership programs, or similar community-engaged initiatives. Experience supporting youth engagement and community-engaged or community-based participatory research (CBPR). Experience in an academic or higher education setting supporting research, sponsored projects, academic centers, or community-engaged programs is preferred. Relevant experience may include recruiting and coordinating reviewers, volunteers, committee members, or other participants; maintaining contact lists and listservs; coordinating meetings, trainings, orientations, and events; developing training and orientation materials; conducting literature reviews; and creating infographics, multimedia resources, or website content.

Knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired through the first two or three years of college, including coursework in public health, psychology, youth development, education, or a related field; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible experience with youth, youth-serving organizations, community partners, academic or research initiatives, or advisory groups; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Well-organized and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and deadlines, maintain accurate records, and follow established processes across academic and community settings. Strong oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with young adults, youth-serving organizations, community partners, faculty, and staff representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and to serve as a liaison among academic, community, and youth partners in support of meaningful and sustained participation.

Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with calendaring and scheduling tools, and web-based research platforms, with the ability to learn new systems and technologies. Ability to navigate administrative processes within an academic or similarly complex organization is desirable.

Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively and can serve in leadership and supporting roles. Understanding of youth engagement principles and a commitment to ensuring young adults have meaningful and equitable opportunities to participate in and help shape HERA activities, alongside a demonstrated commitment to equal access and opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment.

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume and coverletter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position funded until June 30, 2027 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://publichealth.msu.edu/

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 09/22/2026 at 11:55 pm

Advertised: Sep 16, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 29, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time