Careers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Program & Technical Support: Provide program and technical support for trainings, curriculum, survey development, analysis, tracking/monitoring, and reporting within the intern’s subject matter expertise and experience to ensure effectiveness.
• Communications & Events Support: Assist with communication, planning, promoting, and/or executing community events/programs state-wide to contribute to program success.
• Community Engagement: Visit or meet virtually with community locations and attends events/programs as assigned to deliver information and or collect information/survey data to foster effective programs or events.
• Training & Outreach Development: Supports the planning, promotion, resource material development, and execution of training and outreach strategies to enhance outreach and knowledge of MFF programs in communities.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Contribute to delivery and collection of surveys, data entry, and analyzing data for trends and improvement opportunities.
• Administrative & Operational Support: Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent written communication skills, including editing, style, grammar, and proofreading.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Skills in use of subject-specific software, for example statistical analysis software and dietary analysis software.
• Demonstrated problem solving, conceptual thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills within subject matter expertise.
• Ability to work under pressure, balancing multiple responsibilities, deadlines, and changing priorities while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward the achievement of common goals.
• Ability to work in person in East Lansing on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with some flexibility for travel and events on other days of the week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others accurately (1-2 hrs. daily).
• Hearing – perceiving the nature of sound by ear (1-2 hrs. daily).
• Vision – viewing a computer terminal, preparing and analyzing data, and reading (4-6 hrs. daily).
• Sitting – remaining in a seated position (6-8 hrs. daily).
• Standing – remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about (1-2 hrs. daily).
• Lifting – raising or lowering materials under 10 lbs. (frequently) and may require moving materials under 40 lbs. from one position to another (infrequently).
• Office Environment – general office environment (6-8 hrs. daily).
• Travel – driving throughout Michigan with a valid driver’s license and applicable insurance with potential weekend or overnight stays (up to 10% annually).
• Walking – moving on one’s feet for up to 2 miles (up to 10% annually).
• Riding a Bike – remaining seated on a bike and pedaling for up to two miles (up to 5% annually).
• Outside Environment – ability to be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions (occasionally).

OTHER INFORMATION

• Must be able to work in person in our office in East Lansing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during regular business hours.
• Must be able to attend periodic in-state and out of state, multi-day trainings and conferences with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to constantly operate standard office machines and constantly communicate with internal staff as well as external partners remotely.
• Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position as well as move about in the course of general duties.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. through September 30, 2026.
• Will work in usual office working conditions where noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.
• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to provide proof of current, valid auto insurance (preferred but not required).

HOW TO APPLY

Email your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts (if available) to Mary McGuire at mmcguire@michiganfitness.org by May 19, or until a suitable candidate is identified. Include Summer Internship in the subject line.

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