CSWS St. Johns Swapnplay Playspace Program Assistant

University Of Portland; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Portland invites applications for the CSWS St. Johns Swapnplay Playspace Program Assistant. This student employment position offers 4–20 hrs/wk during Fall & Spring, with pay at $16.80/hour.

The role supports the Playspace program, under the supervision of the Program Director and Executive Director, and requires Federal Work Study funds. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, engaging community partners, and facilitating activities for children at the St.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study funds in Financial Aid package.
• Students must be comfortable with physical work and working with/around children.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media/Google platforms to promote events.
• Availability during business hours Monday–Saturday 8:00am–8:00pm.
• Ability to commute to St. Johns neighborhood.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and host activities for members.
• Contact Community Partners to provide activities.
• Organize and facilitate activities for children.
• Other relevant tasks as assigned.
• Work location: 7535 N Chicago St., Portland, OR 97203.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Social media platforms

Ability to work with children

Job description

CSWS St. Johns Swapnplay Playspace Program Assistant

Job Title CSWS St. Johns Swapnplay Playspace Program Assistant

Department

Terms and Hours

Terms and Hours Approx. 4-20 hrs/wk, Fall & Spring Semester

Job Category

Job Category Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage $16.80/hour

This is a Community Service Work Study student employment position. Applicants must have Federal Work Study funds in their Financial Aid package.
St. John’s Swapnplay is a 4,000 square foot play space that engages children in diverse, interactive activities while providing access to shared resources and opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect. From our inception in 2009 we have worked with our partners and parent volunteers to build an affordable, vibrant, inviting, and safe play space with lots of activities to build cognitive and social skills as well as cultivating imagination, creativity and self-discovery.

The Playspace Program Assistant will assist the Program Director, staff and Board Members in creating and implementing projects for the playspace, as well as supporting the play space and its members. Reports on-site to Executive Director, Jesse Miller, and on-campus to Moreau Center Program Manager.
Priority given to returning CSWS Program Assistants

Core Duties

• Coordinate and host activities for members
• Contact Community Partners to provide activities
• Organize and facilitate activities for children
• Other relevant tasks as assigned
• Address where work will take place: 7535 N Chicago St., Portland, OR 97203

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study Funds in Financial Aid package (contact [e-mail] with questions)
• Students must be comfortable with physical work and working with/around children.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media/Google platforms to promote events.
• Availability during business hours:
  • Monday – Saturday: 8:00am to 8:00pm
• Ability to commute to St. Johns neighborhood

Preferred Qualifications

• We are seeking energetic students interested in non-profits serving families, early childhood development, community mobilization, social sciences, education and/or program planning.
• Ability to speak a second language

Physical Requirements

• Must be comfortable with physical work and working with/around children.

Posting Number SE1075-2023

Number of Vacancies 1

Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026

Open Date 08/03/2026

Close Date 10/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have Federal Work Study funds in your Financial Aid package?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure
• * What interests you about this position?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Required Documents Resume
• Optional Documents Cover Letter

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
[e-mail]