Consultant

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This a temporary or on-call position. Provides a wide variety of consulting services including conference, seminar or workshop design/presentation; operations review and analysis; project design, completion, coordination or management; or related consulting services. Consultants paid on grant funds must be paid on an hourly or daily basis, with a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

This Community Liaison position will support the project by 1) participating in individual, whole team, and small team meetings, 2) reviewing project materials and analyzing data, and 3) providing guidance and recommendations in the development food sovereignty components of curricular and community facing materials.

Desired Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience working with urban or community gardening programs or as a farmer/farm manager. Knowledge of Indigenous food systems in Michigan. Knowledge or experience working with Tribal communities in Michigan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume or CV

Work Hours

Approximately 4 hours per week

Website

https://healthcare.msu.edu/services/primary-care/family-medicine/index.aspx

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.