There are many ways for students to get involved with MESA’s work—and we’re committed to your personal and professional leadership development.
Put your values, passion, motivation, sense of belonging, self-advocacy, and knowledge into action for communities you care about.
"I started in MESA in October for the Black History Month coordinator position. I got to work with a program manager and a graduate student.
Once that position was over, I didn't want to leave so I joined the PIE team. Then when the school semester ended, I still didn't want to leave so I joined the front desk assistant team."
Opportunities
Paid work
We hire student staff throughout the year to serve as heritage month coordinators, welcome program coordinators, Peer Inclusive Educator facilitators, Grant & Outreach team members, front desk student assistants, graphic designers, graduate student coordinators, and more!
There are no paid work opportunities currently available. Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter to get notified when new opportunities go up, or check back here later.
Volunteer
Volunteer to help at a heritage month or welcome program event, or be a member of a heritage month or welcome program planning team.
There are no volunteer opportunities currently available. Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter to get notified when new opportunities go up, or check back here later.
Request funding or a workshop
Grants are available to fund an event/program that contributes to fostering and creating inclusive and equitable space on campus through the lens of race and ethnicity.
We offer a variety of workshops and teach-ins for the University of Michigan community, ranging from anti-racism to capacity building to allyhood and more.
Developing skills and self
Employment and volunteer opportunities with MESA will help develop the following skills:
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Communication
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Coordination and organizing
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Collaboration and teamwork
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Leadership
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Community building
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Reflection and making meaning
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Advancing advocacy through event/program development and implementation
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Facilitation
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Time management
Other additional benefits
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Learning by doing
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Working and learning alongside staff and faculty
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Extending your education beyond the classroom by applying what you’re learning to real-life situations
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Building a strong resume
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Exercising social responsibility and ethical reasoning through social, cultural, and educational program planning, developing and executing
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Being innovative and creative
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Expanding your networks
Have any questions?