Day: March 31, 2025

Climate and Environment Policy Advisor

Serve as the Governor’s point of contact on environmental issues and, alongside the policy team,
executive office staff, state departments and agencies, and stakeholders, lead the charge on key topics,
pursuing policies, improving programs, and identifying tools that will make the Governor’s vision for a
cleaner, more sustainable Michigan a reality. Responsibilities and focus areas are subject to change
depending on the Governor’s and executive office’s needs.

This individual would be responsible for developing, project management, and making progress to
respond to high-profile emerging issues and address key gaps in the Governor’s agenda including but
not necessarily limited to, climate adaptation and resiliency and climate-smart, sustainable agriculture.

This position works for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and is
detailed within the Governor’s policy division as a Climate and Environment Policy Advisor. The
incumbent manages issues in these areas, especially how they intersect with energy, natural resources,
and agriculture. This position would serve as a policy advisor and project manager on existing and new
initiatives in this issue space.

Further information and details to apply can be found at the link to the position description.

Summer Job with Keweenaw County Historical Society (KCHS)

Work this summer to develop kiosk websites in the KCHS museums. Most work can be done remotely with a few necessary on-site visits. The successful applicant will work closely with KCHS project director Karen Hintz and be supervised by Prof. Steve Walton in Social Sciences. Websites will be developed using NicePage. No prior programming knowledge is necessary

Pay is $15-$18 per hour depending on experience.

Up to 200 hours of work between May 15th and Aug 15th. 

Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter expressing their interest in the position no later than Monday, April 14 to Dr. Steven Walton at sawalton@mtu.edu.