To be considered for this position, submit a resume.

This is a short term/temporary position that will complete at the end of the Winter 2025 Semester.

Preference given to students at the University of Michigan-Flint who plan to be enrolled for the
entirety of the 2025-2026 academic year.

The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Political Science is seeking an energetic, hardworking student to serve in this exciting position.

The Department of Political Science promotes holistic education through transformational student learning experiences. We foster an inclusive community, support student development and persistence, and prepare future leaders through diverse programming, services, and partnerships.

About the experience:

The Civic Engagement Democracy Fellow will help with logistics, program planning, and support for our civic engagement initiatives, specifically democracy based programming which empower students to create change in their communities. The role will provide an opportunity to learn new skills and enhance existing ones, while supporting the office?s professional staff and enhancing the campus community. This position will primarily focus on raising voter engagement and education, and election awareness and turnout on the University of Michigan campuses.

This position will provide support to the Department of Political Science and assist the student organization, Turn Up Turnout.

• Serve as leader within Turn Up Turnout, Sponsored Student Organization
• Attend Flint campus specific meetings as well as larger steering meetings with the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and Flint campus leaders
• Liaise with on campus and off campus partners to plan and coordinate voter education efforts on campus
• Provide resources to students interested in civic, community, & democratic engagement
• Engage with leaders on other University of Michigan campuses for larger tri-campus initiatives and planning.
• Remain non-partisan while engaged in the responsibilities of the position.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Enrolled student at UM-Flint
• Ability to keep information confidential
• The desire to learn & educate fellow students.
• Commitment to non-partisan participation in all duties related to fellowship and collaborative voter work
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel locally as needed to off-campus locations.

Enrolled for the entirety of the 2025-2026 academic year at University of Michigan Flint

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting.  This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.  

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.