Student Assistant - Graduate Student Assistant
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Student Assistant - Graduate Student Assistant
Salary
$20.85 - $29.57 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7601-26-EXEC-006
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
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Job Description
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) seeks a knowledgeable Graduate Student Assistant to support statewide climate initiatives with a focus on research, analysis, and coordination related to climate funding and financing mechanisms. This position serves as a recognized resource in EGLE, Executive Office, Office of Climate and Energy (OCE), for analyzing climate finance strategies, including public, private, philanthropic, and community-based funding models, to advance implementation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan.
The position will evaluate state, local, and national funding mechanisms; assess best practices from other states; and support the development of tools, materials, and recommendations to expand Michigan's clean energy and decarbonization financing capacity. This role will also coordinate across state agencies, communities, industry stakeholders, and financing entities to identify opportunities, support program development, and strengthen pathways for clean energy investment.
Responsibilities include analysis of climate-related financial strategies and mechanisms, support for the MI Healthy Climate Challenge, including application material development and review support, development of communication and scoring materials, stakeholder engagement, and coordination and support with the MI Climate Investment Hub.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Graduate%20Student%20Assistant%20PD%20for%20OCE%20(1).pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Preferred Education
Current enrollment in post-secondary educational institution with a preference for a major in sustainability, sciences, energy technologies, communications, or policy.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
ABOUT EGLE
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.
At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan's land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan's residents.
Please provide/attach evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. It can be an electronic and/or e-scanned copy of your official college/university transcript OR other proof of current enrollment in a post-secondary school.
Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
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STUDTAST - Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.
Yes
No
02
Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program majoring in sustainability, sciences, energy technologies, communications, or policy?
Yes
No
03
Do you have experience with climate finance or funding mechanisms? If so, please describe.
04
Please describe your experience with renewable energy projects (e.g., solar, wind, or energy storage) or coordinating clean energy programs? Please provide examples of relevant work, if applicable.
05
Have you managed cross-departmental programs or collaborated with diverse public and private entities, including Tribal governments or community organizations, to support energy or environmental initiatives? If so, please detail your role and the outcomes.
06
QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Address
525 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/careers
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