Professional Aide

Professional Aide

Epidemiology And Biostatistics

Support Staff

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Full Time/Part Time:
On-Call

Opening on:
Oct 19 2026

Closing at:
Oct 22 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Pay Commensurate with Experience

College Of Human Medicine

1174932

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term:
Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

This Tribal Food Liaison position will support the ongoing work of Wiba Anung by (1) participating in food sovereignty group meetings and work sessions, (2) reviewing project materials, (3) providing guidance and recommendations in the development of food sovereignty components and community facing materials, and (4) facilitating the community review of existing food resource guides.

-Knowledge of Indigenous food systems, foodways, and food sovereignty principles, ideally in connection with Michigan's Tribal communities.

- Experience with community engagement/outreach, or facilitation, specifically within Indigenous settings.

-Established relationships with Tribal communities in MI or the Detroit area, with the ability to connect project staff with community members for review and feedback.

-Ability to review written materials with a critical eye and offer clear, constructive feedback on cultural relevance, accuracy, and accessibility.

-Experience contributing to community-facing written materials.

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.

ON-CALL