The Henry Ford · 15 hours ago
Learning & Engagement Programs Assistant (part-time temporary)
Dearborn, MI
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization and cultural destination seeking a Learning & Engagement Programs Assistant to provide programmatic support to their Learning & Engagement team. This temporary position involves assisting with various projects and events related to the Invention Convention Worldwide programming.
AssociationMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Reviewing submissions for ICW events (Invention Convention Michigan, Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, Independent Inventors Program) for various criteria including scoring submissions for originality, selecting candidates for interviews, gathering information for sponsors and partner judging, and collecting data for awards presentations
Provide on-site support for the week of Invention Convention U.S. Nationals (June 2-6). Duties can and will include assembly of materials for participants, transport, and display of said materials, assisting with participant check-in, providing participants with information and wayfinding, assisting with judging finalization and award ceremony and script preparation
Reviewing judge feedback for inventors
Provide the Learning and Engagement Team with programming assistance, which can include administrative duties, onsite assistance for professional development, developing educational resources, and special projects as needed
Assist the Learning & Engagement team with special projects and events as needed
Create and communicate work plans as needed through regular updates and reports
Share responsibility for housekeeping tasks related to the storage and office areas
Contribute to the effective team management of all problems, issues, and opportunities
Act as a team player and provide expertise within the team and other teams as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience working in an office setting or remotely
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Must be an enthusiastic team player and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Interest in nonprofit operations and innovation, invention, and entrepreneurial learning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Company
The Henry Ford
OnInnovation offers inspirational content from America’s most influential stories of innovation.
Founded in 1929
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ellen Hill Zeringue
Vice President Marketing
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