Student Assistant (Commodities Section) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5000317) Apply  Student Assistant (Commodities Section) Salary $17.42 - $25.10 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Non Career Job Number 7901-25-AGD-012 Department Agriculture and Rural Development Opening Date 07/11/2025 Closing Date 7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference! About This Position: This position will assist Agriculture Development Division (AgD) staff with routine office duties relating to the Agriculture Marketing and Bargaining Act (AMBA) and the Producer Services Programs. This position assists staff with a variety of AMBA projects including data entry and collection of apple and asparagus grower reports, organizing and validating member grower records, and digitizing and organizing historic grower files. This student will be engaged in improving the administration and enforcement of the AMBA Program by gaining experience in general producer security, data management and systems, and relevant statutory language. Additional experience may be obtained regarding the Grain Dealers, Fruit and Vegetable Inspection and Feed and Fertilizer Tonnage Programs through assisting Program staff with routine data entry and scanning activities in an assistant, scribe, and/or shadowing capacity. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDProducerServicesStudent.pdf) This position is limited to 29 hours per week or 129 hours per calendar month. About MDARD: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development. MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized. Required Education and Experience Education Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. Experience No specific type or amount is required. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, resume, and college transcript/proof of current enrollment to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out. I nformation provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time. 01 STUDTAST – Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript. + Yes + No 02 How many years of experience do you have performing data entry and/or managing data? + None + 1-2 years + 3-5 years + 6 years or more 03 How many years of experience do you have in the field of agriculture? + None + 1-2 years + 3-5 years + 6 years or more Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Agriculture and Rural Development Address 525 West Allegan Street mda-hr-resumes@michigan.gov Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone 517-284-5014 Website https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email