Youth Engagement & Programs Coordinator

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

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