College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

Pesticide Safety Education Program Content Development Assistant

Hiring Organization: Pesticide Safety Education Program
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Pesticide Safety Education Program Content Development Assistant
Application Due Date: February 29, 2024

Job Title: Pesticide Safety Education Program Content Development Assistant

Job Description:

Position Overview:
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is seeking a dedicated undergraduate student to assist in the development and enhancement of the PSEP website content and the educational materials required for pesticide safety training and testing. This position requires a highly organized individual with exceptional skills in PowerPoint presentation creation, strong written communication abilities, and a preference for web design and video production skills. Students staying to work in the summer are preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the PSEP team to develop and update content for the PSEP website and training materials.
• Create engaging and informative PowerPoint presentations for educational purposes.
• Assist in crafting written content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with safety regulations.
• Contribute to web design tasks, including content layout and visual enhancements for the PSEP website.
• Assist in video production tasks, including filming, editing, and integrating videos into training materials.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student, preferably majoring in Agricultural Communication or a related field such as Agricultural, Food, and Resources Economics; Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources Education; and Community Sustainability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and presentation creation.
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Preferred skills in web design (i.e., MSU provide free training on website content edit and maintenance).
• Preferred experience or interest in video production, including filming and video editing software.
• Ability to manage time effectively and to work independently, however the successful candidate will work closely to the PSEP Coordinator.

Hours and Schedule:

• Part-time: 10 hours per week during the academic year.
• Full-time in the summer: 40 hours per week.

Compensation:
Hourly wage: $17/hr

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to the PSEP Coordinator Dr. Safa Alzohairy at safa@msu.edu.

It is preferred (but not required) if the candidate can provide a sample PowerPoint presentation or writing sample demonstrating their skills.