Outreach & Social Impact Intern (CSLP FWS)

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a CSLP student worker to help improve community quality of life through social media and events. The role emphasizes support for low-income families and requires actual engagement with youth from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must maintain good academic standing and be enrolled in a degree program at GCU. The position offers a minimum wage pay rate and focuses on community service.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time in fall/spring or half-time in summer.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA as an undergrad or 3.0 as a grad student.
• Have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Implement social media strategies for literacy programs.
• Serve as a primary Community Ambassador at events.
• Coordinate with program staff regarding youth progress.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Ethics and integrity

Support for youth from diverse backgrounds

Education

Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

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 NextGen Creatives. NextGen Creatives’ mission is to draw out the creative gifts and talents of youth within the foster care system. The CSLP student worker’s work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of NextGen Creatives; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring). If eligible, CSLP student workers can work during summer (i.e., May – August).

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:

• Implement social media strategies and marketing efforts to promote literacy programs and theatrical productions.
• Serves as a primary “Community Ambassador” on-site at events; facilitating registration for low income families and assisting in the physical management of workshops.
• Coordinate with “A Hope & A Future” staff regarding progress of the youth within the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• MS Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Canva

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Experience/ Education

Qualifications:

• Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Comfort supporting youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Must have reliable transportation.

Experience/Education:

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU in a bachelor’s program or master’s program full-time during fall/spring or half-time during summer.
• 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