Student Assistant - Household and Project Coordination

We are a busy professional household (physician + engineer) looking for a reliable, detail-oriented student to help with small household projects, coordination tasks, and online errands.

Position Type: Part-time student worker

Hours:

~5 hours per week during school, possibly up to 20 during the summer (flexible)

Location: Hybrid (some remote + some in-person help)

Schedule:

Flexible, coordinated week-to-week

This role is ideal for a student who enjoys organizing, problem-solving, and helping projects move from “idea” to “done.”

The role is flexible and partly a handy-person role, getting things done, and also about coordination, follow-up, and execution.

Examples of tasks include:

• Coordinating small home improvement or repair projects
  • Requesting quotes and scheduling visits
  • Tracking follow-ups and next steps
• Online tasks and research
  • Ordering replacement parts for household items
  • Comparing options and prices
  • Tracking deliveries and returns
• Selling household items online (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, etc.)
  • Communicating with buyers
  • Packing and shipping items
• Light in-person assistance as needed
  • Assisting with simple setup or prep tasks

This role is a good fit if you are:

• Organized and good at following through on tasks
• Comfortable writing clear, professional emails
• Tech-savvy (online ordering, listings, basic troubleshooting)
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Comfortable asking clarifying questions and giving status updates

Bonus (not required):

• Handy or mechanically curious

Required:

• Current enrollment at Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, or other Lansing-area institute of higher education with a record in good academic standing

• Approximately 5 hours per week, with flexibility around exams and school schedule
• Tasks are assigned in small, manageable chunks
• Pay:
  Competitive hourly rate

• Clear task lists and expectations
• Exposure to real-world project coordination and problem-solving
• A supportive, respectful working environment

Please send:

• A brief introduction about yourself including student status (expected degree completion date and GPA)
• Your availability during the week
• One example of a project, job, or responsibility where you had to organize, coordinate, or follow up with others