Family Evening Meal (FEM) Assistant (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a CSLP student worker for the St. Vincent de Paul partnership in Phoenix. The role supports dining room operations, registration, and documentation tasks while engaging families in community services.

You must be a current GCU student, bilingual in English/Spanish, with strong ethics and reliable transportation. Schedule: Mon–Fri, up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Enrolled at GCU as a full‑time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA (Bachelor level) or 3.0 GPA (Master level).
• Reliable transportation and dependable schedule.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and welcome families, creating a friendly atmosphere.
• Build meaningful connections with families to support ongoing engagement.
• Participate in events, giveaways, raffles, bingo, and FEM/DC activities.
• Sort and prepare items for giveaways and special events.
• Collaborate with staff to improve program flow and family experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Multi‑tasking

Customer service

Education

GCU student (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Uplift

Jotform

Job description

Position Summary / Purpose

Grand Canyon University (GCU) maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) by virtue of their charitable programs. The collective mission of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Phoenix Valley is to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to those residents’ needs. GCU maintains a partnership with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul located at 420 W Watkins Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85003. St. Vincent de Paul provides services to the homeless, food boxes for the food‑insecure, medical/dental care for uninsured patients, and housing/shelter for the unhoused. The CSLP student worker’s work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring). CSLP: This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34 CFR 675.2(b). Per 34 CFR 675.2(b), community services are defined as, “Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low‑income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need.” These services must be open and accessible to the community. As an FWS‑CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non‑GCU community members (i.e., local residents). Note: All FWS and FWS‑CSLP positions require applicants to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to be reviewed for FWS‑eligibility and awarded FWS.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions

• Location: St. Vincent de Paul Watkins Main Campus – 2120 S. 3rd Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85003
• Schedule / hours: Monday – Friday 12:30pm – 6:30pm
• Preferred schedule for this role: Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Applicants must be bilingual in English/Spanish

General Duties

• Warmly greet and welcome families, creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
• Build meaningful connections with families to support ongoing engagement.
• Participate in events, giveaways, raffles, bingo, and other FEM/DC activities.
• Sort and prepare items for giveaways and special events.
• Collaborate with staff to improve program flow and overall family experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Dining Room Operations Support

1. Registration and general support
2. Serving Uplift Program & Documentation Support
   • Taking photos and uploading them for proper documentation
   • Assisting families with entering or updating their information in the Uplift system
   • Maintaining accurate records of attendance and services (Excel/data entry)
   • Supporting program documentation to track engagement and services provided

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• MS Office Suite
• Uplift and Jotform (training to be provided)

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Experience / Education Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English/Spanish
• Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Demonstrates clear, concise, and effective communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled at GCU as a full‑time student in a bachelor’s program or master’s program.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate

Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date

June 30, 2027

About Grand Canyon University

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ‑centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.