About the role#
The Energy Efficiency and Operations section of the Strategies and Solutions Division is looking for a student assistant to help with daily office functions. You will assist the team by managing documents, performing data entry, and supporting ongoing research projects. This position is based in Lansing and requires you to work on-site at the State Facilities Administration Building.
What you'll do#
- Create and modify various office documents.
- Enter, maintain, and retrieve energy and climate-related data from division databases.
- Draft correspondence and prepare reports.
- Assist with special projects and research tasks.
- Handle general clerical duties, including filing, copying, and the delivery or pickup of materials.
- Learn and use internal division systems and procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in high school, a vocational or technical school, or a post-secondary institution.
- Ability to provide proof of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.
- Availability to work 15-25 hours per week.
- No specific prior work experience is required for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Lansing, Michigan.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $17.61 - $30.46 per hour.
- Benefits: Non-career employees may participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
About State of Michigan
The State of Michigan operates as a government agency based in Lansing. It employs over 10,000 people across 18 state departments. The organization provides services to more than 10 million residents. Its work spans sectors like healthcare, law enforcement, information technology, and natural resources.
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