Pontiac Community Interviewer

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date 10 / 17 / 2024 If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N / A for any other position type. 08 / 30 / 2026 Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive lived experience in Pontiac
• Have interest in education and / or care of young children, birth through age 3
• Responsible, dependable, and able to think on their feet and problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using a digital recorder or additional technology, such as Zoom, or ability to learn quickly

Desired Qualifications

Position Purpose The Oakland University-Pontiac Initiative, Early Childhood Education (OUPIECE) group and the Department of Human Development and Child Studies (HDCS) at Oakland University, in partnership with Pontiac School District (PSD) invite applications to the Pontiac Community Interviewer position to work on a newly funded project to co-design an infant-toddler center and resource hub at Pontiac High School (Baby PEACE).

El grupo de la Iniciativa Oakland University-Pontiac, Educación Infantil Temprana (OUPIECE) y el Departamento de Desarrollo Humano y Estudios Infantiles (HDCS) de la Universidad de Oakland, en asociación con el Distrito Escolar de Pontiac (PSD) invitan solicitantes para el puesto de Entrevistador de la Comunidad de Pontiac para trabajar en un proyecto recientemente financiado para co-diseñar un centro para bebés y niños pequeños y un centro de recursos en Pontiac High School (Baby PEACE). Job Duties As a Pontiac Community Interviewer, you will be a part of the community-led research team. We seek an individual who has extensive knowledge of the Pontiac community and is adept in collecting community feedback through interviews or focus groups (using a co-developed protocol) about the design of Baby PEACE.No prior research experience is needed. However, applicants must pass the CITI (human subjects research ethics) training prior to full hire. In addition, training on how to do focus groups and interviews will be provided.$25 / hour for up to 100 hours across two years. Position begins immediately and ends on August 30, 2026.

Como entrevistador de la comunidad de Pontiac, formará parte del equipo de investigación dirigido por la comunidad. Buscamos a una persona que tenga un amplio conocimiento de la comunidad de Pontiac y sea experta en la recopilación de opiniones de la comunidad a través de entrevistas o grupos focales (utilizando un protocolo co-desarrollado) sobre el diseño de Baby PEACE.

No se requiere experiencia previa en investigación. Sin embargo, los solicitantes deben aprobar la formación CITI (ética de la investigación con sujetos humanos) antes de la contratación completa. Además, se proporcionará formación sobre cómo realizar grupos focales y entrevistas.25 $ / hora por un máximo de 100 horas a lo largo de dos años. El puesto comienza inmediatamente y finaliza el 30 de agosto de 2026. Open Until Filled Yes