Departmental Specialist 13

• Special Projects Section
• Youth Engagement Specialist State of Michigan
• 3.7 Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time $64,604.80
• $96,428.80 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Mid-level High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Public health 2 years Full Job Description Salary $64,604.80
• $96,428.

80 Annually Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2301-24-COM035 Department Department of State Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE

(NERE) Job Description This specialist will be the sole point of contact for youth engagement at MDOS. They serve to provide leadership, support, research, and analysis on youth civic engagement, education, and outreach in Michigan. Run youth and student voter engagement programming including the Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force. Research student and youth voter turnout and registration rates, and plan and execute methods to improve turnout numbers. Serve as main point of contact at MDOS for campuses, including students, administrators, faculty, and staff as it relates to voter engagement and coordination. Perform outreach and engagement to k-12 schools and serve as main point of coordination and contact for student voter education and engagement planning with Michigan Department of Education. Assist with and coordinate mock elections at k-12 schools across the state. Assist with other special projects initiatives including voter registration and mobile office touring, public voter education presentations, contact list maintenance, email outreach and inbox management, language access, and production of voter education and driver safety materials.

APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS

• This position is Full Time.

Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.

MDOSJOBS

Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Alternate Education and Experience

ALTERNATIVE EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS 2

years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11, 12 or 13 experience with a bachelor's degree OR 2 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience with a bachelor's degree OR 1 year of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience with a bachelor's degree OR 4 years of Dept of State Branch Supervisor 11, 12 or 13 experience with a high school diploma or equivalent OR 4 years of Departmental Supervisor 11 experience with a high school diploma or equivalent OR 3 years of Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14 experience with a high school diploma or equivalent Additional Requirements and Information If you qualify based on your education, you must attach a copy of your "official" college transcripts (non-official transcripts are not acceptable). You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Due to the nature of work of the Department of State, criminal records will be checked. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

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Accommodations State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

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Insurance Benefits:

The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

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The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:

Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:

Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:

Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:

Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:

Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:

In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

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Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

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To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

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2/28/24