Youth Engagement Coordinator Office Coordinator I

Youth Engagement Coordinator

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.

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.

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.

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.

Resume and coverletter

STANDARD 8-5

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

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