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State of Michigan MEDC Corporate - Student Assistant (Office of Future Mobility and Electrification) in Detroit, Michigan
MEDC Corporate - Student Assistant (Office of Future Mobility and Electrification)
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MEDC Corporate - Student Assistant (Office of Future Mobility and Electrification)
Salary
$14.00 - $16.00 Hourly
Location
Detroit, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
1804-25-MEDC-001
Department
LEO-MSF-MEDC
Opening Date
10/03/2024
Closing Date
10/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
NOTE: THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.
At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as a Student Assistant.
This student will provide technical and administrative support for the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) team. Duties will include working closely with the OFME team to contribute to projects aimed at promoting mobility and economic vitality throughout the state of Michigan. This includes, but is not limited to: supporting the MI Future Mobility Plan, the Mobility Futures Initiative, and the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP), as well as understanding community and industry mobility needs and trends.
The Student Assistant will dive deep into the implications of technology on industry and local communities, especially how it pertains to Michigan's place in the changing automotive and mobility landscape. They will have the ability to do tech scouting, corporate venture research and evaluations of key industry players, all while keeping an eye/monitoring new and existing policies and community initiatives that are emerging in support of the change to connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles.
View the full position descriptionHERE (http://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MEDC%20Student%20Assistant%20-%20Position%20Description%20-%20OFME.pdf)
Note:Funding for this student position is approved through May 2025. There is a possibility for extension beyond that date, but there is no guarantee.
Required Education and Experience
Education:
Current enrollment in a college or university degree or certificate program specific to the area of opportunity or a related general field. Preferred majors: Business, Marketing, and/or Economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or related general field.
Experience:
No specific type or amount is required.
Alternate Education and Experience
Additional Requirements and Information
The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.
Note: Employees who are employed in the Student Assistant classification are limited to working no more than 129 hours per calendar month.
For more information on MEDC and other career opportunities, please visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers . Discover Pure Michigan at www.michigan.org .
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits or paid time off, however, they may be able to participate in a deferred compensation plan 401k and/or 457.
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Are you currently enrolled in a college or university degree or certificate program in Business, Marketing, and/or Economics, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or related general field?
Yes
No
02
Did you attach proof of college enrollment that reflects your name, college name, semester date, and number of credits? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Yes
No
03
Why are you interested in mobility and transportation?
04
Do you have any future career goals within mobility and transportation?
Yes
No
05
Is there a specific mobility and transportation challenge facing local and global communities that you're especially interested in supporting through this Student Assistant position with the Office of Future Mobility & Electrification?
06
What is a new mobility and transportation technology that you've found interesting recently?
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
LEO-MSF-MEDC
Address
MEDCHR@Michigan.org
300 N. Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan, 48913
Phone
517-241-0884
Website
https://www.michiganbusiness.org/careers/
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