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Position Number: 1779277
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Extension and Outreach

Temporary Outreach Staff

Job Opening ID: 183199
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: School Pub Policy
Department: G. Ford Sc Pub Pol
Posting Begin/End Date: 1/16/2020 2/29/2020
Salary:
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Temporary Job Opening

How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should be included in the same document as the resume and should specifically address the applicant's interest, skills and experience related directly to this position. Incomplete submissions will not receive further review. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary
Note: This is a temporary appointment, mid-March 2020 through October 2020. Flexible schedule required, including weekday evenings (2pm-7 pm) and weekends (11am to 4pm). All work shifts will begin and end at the UM Detroit Center (3663 Woodward Ave #150, Detroit, MI 48201). Candidates must have reliable transportation to and from the UM Detroit Center.

OverviewThe Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) is a University of Michigan initiative designed to regularly survey a broad, representative group of Detroit residents about their communities, including their expectations, perceptions, priorities, and aspirations. The DMACS survey provides data in a manner that is scientifically valid, accessible to a wide range of users, captures change over time, and reaches underserved/under-represented groups. It delivers research-quality information about the impact of current changes and initiatives in the City, allowing dynamic tracking of how residents perceive, evaluate, and connect with their communities. It is customizable to meet the needs of policymakers and other stakeholders so as to provide information that can inform future public policy decisions and investments. The DMACS survey also provides citizens a platform for communicating their needs, their visions of the future for both their local areas and the broader region, and their reactions to new initiatives. To learn more, visit www.detroitsurvey.umich.edu.

We are seeking to hire energetic and committed individuals to serve as Outreach Staff. Outreach Staff will work as a part of a team to successfully encourage Detroit residents to complete the DMACS survey. Outreach Staff will not be soliciting funds from residents. These positions will be based at the U-M Detroit Center (3663 Woodward Ave., Detroit) with considerable time spent in Detroit neighborhoods.

Responsibilities*
- Recruit Detroit residents into the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study through door-to-door canvassing (Note: Outreach Staff will encourage and enable residents to complete the online survey, but will not conduct interviews themselves);- Prepare mailings and conduct phone follow-up calls to Detroit residents; - Collect and enter outreach data in project systems; and- Conduct other administrative/clerical duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*
Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record, meeting University standards, as well as access to an insured vehicle which can be used to visit potential survey respondents. In addition, minimum qualifications include:- Ability to sustain door-to-door walking for 2-3 hours at a time and support others in the same;- Comfort knocking on doors of strangers and walking on potentially unfamiliar streets;- Navigational skills to read a map and locate addresses within the designated study area;- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including an outgoing personality with an interest in helping people;- Basic computer skills (file management, word-processing software, email and web-navigation);- Ability to work as part of a team and effectively interact with diverse team members;- Demonstrated ability to follow written and spoken instructions; and- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications*
- Demonstrated experience with door-to-door canvassing;- Knowledge of and familiarity with residential neighborhoods in Detroit (residents of Detroit strongly preferred);- Knowledge of the City of Detroit's resources for underserved residents; - Demonstrated team leadership skills including the ability to self-motivate, take initiative and exercise good judgment;- Previous PEERRS training;- Ability to speak fluent Spanish, Arabic, or Bengali is a plus.

Additional Information
These are part-time, non-benefits eligible temporary positions. Compensation is $16 per hour. Individuals who have worked on past DMACS projects may receive a salary higher than $16 per hour.

Outreach Staff are expected to work 15-20 hours per week. A flexible schedule is required. Staff can expect to be in the field several evenings (2pm-7pm) per week and weekends (11am-4pm) and should be able to conduct 3-4 hour door-to-door shifts. Staff are required to complete an online U-M PEERRS training, an in-person (paid) training session, and periodic (paid) team meetings.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/183199/temporary_outreach_staff