Labor Aide/Off-Campus

This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides food service, custodial, general labor or maintenance support for departments located off-campus (outside of the Greater Lansing area) Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Hidden Lake Gardens is searching for a part-time clerical and administrative support aide. The unit is located in Tipton, Michigan, and will work on-site at Hidden Lake Gardens. 

We are searching for someone who can assist with the following duties: 

• Calendar and meeting arrangements for administrative staff, and calendar support for unit operations and events. 
• Engage with customers regarding events, field trips, and room rentals at HLG. 
• Provide outstanding customer service via email, phone, and in person. 
• Provide support for new hires during the onboarding and orientation process. 
• Support daily and monthly cash, credit card, and check reconciliation. 
• Assist with financial processing for purchasing including purchase orders and disbursement vouchers. 
• Assist with customer and donor outreach - including acting as a community liaison. 
• May also need to support unit operations during events, or peak periods with the gatehouse or giftshop. 

A motivated, self-starter, who has excellent customer service skills is desired for this role. One to two years of experience in a higher education environment, or community outreach is desired. One to two years of experience with general administrative, clerical, and/or business operations is also desired.

Education requirements are a minimum of a high school diploma, and the unit desires some college education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Resume and cover letter are required.

Please acknowledge that this position is not located on MSU's main campus and will be in-person at Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, Michigan.

ON-CALL

Advertised: Nov 13, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 19, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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