Position Title: Student Assistant - Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio (Student Position) Location: Grand Rapids, MI Department:
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University
Advertised Salary: $14.00 - $14.49 Summary of Position: Youth Coordinator assisting with the Wege Prize Collaborative Studio providing assistance with marketing, event coordination, pre-work including marketing and social media strategy and deployment. They assist in the event planning and coordination, serve as design thinking facilitators with student teams, and manage documentation for grant reporting. They assist with assessments, preparing grant reports, defining and managing metrics and narratives, and they prepare an annual report.
The position requires availability to work 8:00-5:00 during the event dates of July 20-31, 2026. Position Requirements:
Ability to facilitate discussions in groups.
Experience with Adobe creative suite
Knowledge of design thinking methodologies
Creative thinking skills
Copywriting skills
Be able to pass a university background check
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Facilitate group discussion
Provide broad range of support for event and attendees
Assist event staff and leadership as needed. Number of Positions Available: 2 Documents Needed to Apply: Cover Letter/ Resume/ Class Schedule Job Close Date: July 15, 2026 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.