Pontiac Community Interviewer

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this casual position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 4

Position Information

Employee s Effective Start Date

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.

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

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

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 to 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 ).

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.

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

Job Open Date 10/03/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Resume

Optional Documents

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