Community Engagement Assistant, Student Employee (FWS) - Advancement and Communications

Lindenwood University; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Community Engagement Assistant, Student Employee (Federal Work Study) to help plan and coordinate service, social, educational, and cultural events for campus and local communities.

The role is open to undergraduates packaged with Federal Work Study through Student Financial Services. You will assist with budgeting, venue coordination, guest lists, and on-site event support while promoting the university's culture of service excellence.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student at Lindenwood University with Federal Work Study packaging.
• Good academic and financial standing with the University.
• FWS funding through SFS.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence.
• Models, supports, and upholds the University's values.
• Plans and coordinates social, educational, cultural, and service events.
• Assists with event planning, scheduling, budgeting, venue setup, catering, and health/safety compliance.
• Creates promotional materials, invitations, and guest lists.
• Provides on-site event presence and resolves issues as they arise.
• Researches venues and vendors to ensure competitive pricing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Microsoft Office

Education

Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Community Engagement Assistant, Student Employee (Federal Work Study)

Job Code: 17488

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Job Week Assignment: 36

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Cycle: Monday two weeks prior to the start of the fall term and continues to Graduation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 1.1.2026

Job Summary

The community engagement assistant, student employee position is available to undergraduate students who have been packaged with Federal Work Study (FWS) through Student Financial Services (SFS). This position assists with planning and coordinating service, social, educational, and cultural event programming that engages both the local and campus communities.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence

• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values

• Assists with planning and execution of social, educational, cultural, and service community events

• Assists with planning and organization for the Office of Community Engagement’s special events, including tracking expenses, scheduling, securing a location, decorating, catering, providing entertainment, setting up/tearing down technology, and ensuring health and safety compliance

• Assists with the creation of promotional materials, invitations, and guest lists

• Provides on-site event presence and support to ensure success; prevents potential issues and troubleshoots emerging problems

• Researches and compares area venues and vendors to ensure competitive services and pricing

• Serves on key teams, including Alumni Reunion, Homecoming, Dark Carnival, and Winterfest, to help plan and execute events

• Represents the Office of Community Engagement at events in order to establish, grow, and maintain local business partner relationships

• Greets students, staff, faculty, and community members at events and ensures optimal customer service

• Collaborates with University employees and local community members to plan, coordinate, and promote events

• Assesses event plans for potential challenges and prepares accordingly

• Serves as team lead for events and submits paperwork during the planning process

• Provides constructive feedback and ideas related to event programming

• Adjusts to last-minute changes in weather, availability, or equipment

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic and financial standing with the University
• Packaged with FWS funding through SFS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Ability to receive feedback
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Professional integrity and reliability
• Knowledge of general office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting, working with on- and off-campus communities
• Evening and weekend work
• Indoor and outdoor event facilitation
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk for long distances

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.