Job Summary

This project is dedicated to unearthing, preserving, and sharing the untold stories and histories of Flint's St. John Street neighborhood, which was raised to make way for I-475 in the name of Urban Renewal.

The St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Project envisions transforming Flint's (existing) West Boulevard Park, which lies at the heart of the historic neighborhood, into a living memorial that honors the community's heritage and resilience. Student researchers/designers will work with Professor Gaydos and community members to gather stories and imagine new, innovative, and sustainable ways of sharing those stories across generations.

Through a series of collaboratively designed cultural beacons, including a Michigan historical marker plaque, interactive interpretive historical signs, place-based oral-history guided tours, and public art, we will create an immersive experience that invites visitors to engage with the neighborhood's history.

Responsibilities*

The major task will be working with Professor Gaydos, community partners, and park designers to assist in the design of the memorial part, and to develop a digital supplemental content (AR) based on the experiences of community partners.   

Equity Centered Community Design Implementation:

• Community Outreach
• Workshop Facilitation

Visual Communication:

• Implementation of Standards Guide
• Interpretive Signage Design
• Augmented Reality component Design and Development
• Design of Community Vision Plan

Project Management:

• Manage and respond to project related emails
• Attend project meetings
• Assist in organizing and implementing events, workshops, seminars

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a current undergraduate UM-Flint student. Students with interest in design, sustainability, urban planning, research and program assistance are preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication (analytical writing, creative writing, or presenting)
• Strong visual communication skills (graphic design, digital storytelling)
• Strong ability to think critically
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Outgoing personality, including ability to communicate and work with diverse constituents
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Past research experience desired, but not required

Work Schedule

Work schedules will be decided in consultation between faculty members and each student.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

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The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.